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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glenardo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by I Will Be Heard. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blink 182 feat Robert Smith - All of This. Glenardo Gonzalez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenardo Gonzalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith pulls Gonzalez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzalez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Gonzalez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzalez, at least for the moment.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez controlling from side mount.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Gonzalez stalls from top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Gonzalez working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Smith looks to land a combination. Gonzalez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Smith cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonzalez's legs.
Smith stands up and beckons Gonzalez to his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez looking to control.
Gonzalez managing to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to stand but Gonzalez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez prevents Smith from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzalez's knee momentarily.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Gonzalez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gonzalez won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith tries to stand but Gonzalez is controlling from the bottom.
Gonzalez pulls Smith in to control the position.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robert Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzalez has given up his back.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez tries to escape the position.
Gonzalez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gonzalez.
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gonzalez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gonzalez for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith pushes Gonzalez off looking to stand but Gonzalez dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonzalez's guard now.
Gonzalez controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Gonzalez clinches.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez wants a takedown.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith tries to kick Gonzalez off but Gonzalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez can't get the takedown.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenardo Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands the left hand.
Gonzalez scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez get's back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gonzalez scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzalez has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gonzalez looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling from mount.
Gonzalez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Smith misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Gonzalez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gonzalez advances to mount.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Glenardo Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Gonzalez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Glenardo Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Gonzalez controlling the position.
Gonzalez advances to full mount.
Glenardo Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenardo Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
Robert Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
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