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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Davies!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Davies pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Davies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies wants to stall.
Davies has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Davies looks winded!
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davies's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davies avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Davies back against the cage.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Davies managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Davies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davies is looking for a takedown.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Davies.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davies up against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith has Davies pressed against the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Davies won't want to take too many of those.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davies is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davies.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davies.
Davies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davies's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith wants to clinch.
Davies shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davies's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davies tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch up but Davies circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Davies circles away.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Davies is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Davies.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davies is defending well for now.
Davies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davies is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davies has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith just leaning against Davies, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davies avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith working Davies over with knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Trent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Davies won't want to take too many of those.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davies avoids the head kick by Smith.
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is not content to let Davies control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Davies is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Davies with a nice head shot there.
Davies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davies chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith has his hands on Davies's head, controlling the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies trying to control the position.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Davies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Davies!
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davies.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith has control of Davies's left arm, preventing Davies from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Smith is trying to control the position but Davies postures up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davies's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davies won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Davies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davies.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Davies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davies is one step ahead there.
Luke Davies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him.
Davies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies throwing strikes but missing.
Davies scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to keep Davies in close.
Smith managing to control the position.
Luke Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trent Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Davies.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Smith!
A relieved looking Trent Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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