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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Smith misses with a body shot.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Smith throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Smith pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Mendoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith working for a triangle but Mendoza defends it easily.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendoza trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith cracks Mendoza with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Mendoza 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.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands and throws Mendoza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Mendoza get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Mendoza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendoza's guard.
Smith wanted to stand there but Mendoza had control of the position.
Mendoza can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith wants to stand but Mendoza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Mendoza from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendoza's half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith decides to stand and escape the position.
Jose Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendoza's head.
Mendoza tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendoza tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendoza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Smith looks to land a combination but Mendoza avoids it well.
Mendoza fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendoza with a hook.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendoza's guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith stays in close to Mendoza's body and controls the position.
Mendoza looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Mendoza is defending well.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Tony Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Mendoza can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendoza looks a forlorn figure.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Mendoza is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Jose Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Smith!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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