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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill. Chad Rowe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is nestled in close to Rowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Rowe is trying to stand.
Rowe punching from the bottom.
Rowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith prevents Rowe from standing back up.
Rowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowe tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Rowe pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowe punching from the bottom.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowe keeps working.
Rowe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rowe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith stays in close to Rowe's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowe striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Rowe blocks nicely.
Rowe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Rowe's legs - danger averted.
Rowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Rowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rowe has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Rowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowe is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowe looks winded!
Smith prevents Rowe from getting back to his feet.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Rowe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rowe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Rowe has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mason Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rowe with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Rowe fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rowe's head.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Rowe is working from the bottom.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rowe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rowe's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rowe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rowe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith cracks Rowe with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is in close to Rowe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rowe keeps moving.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Rowe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rowe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rowe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rowe has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Rowe!
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energy
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hype
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