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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith .
Dorm misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes one on the button.
Dorm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith .
Dorm misses the shot to the body.
Dorm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorm ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorm throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
John Dorm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith defending well as Dorm loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith . Dorm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorm.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorm scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Dorm looking for submissions off his back.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dorm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dorm!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Dorm tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith looking to control but Dorm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Dorm has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dorm has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control.
Smith controlling well, preventing Dorm from escaping the position.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dorm to escape the position.
I really don't envy Dorm right now.
Smith avoiding Dorm 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorm turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dorm trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorm controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith passes Dorm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dorm is staying active underneath Smith , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorm is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dorm cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dorm is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dorm has hold of Smith 's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dorm actively working from the bottom here.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Dorm is staying active underneath Smith , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dorm actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith wants to control but instead Dorm manages to regain half guard.
Dorm looking for submissions off his back.
Dorm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Stan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith winds up and cracks Dorm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dorm is not content to let Smith control the position.
Dorm is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorm avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dorm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith .
Smith is thwarting Dorm's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Dorm defending well.
Dorm is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to control but Dorm is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan Smith .
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith .
Dorm is looking to reverse the position.
Dorm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith working over Dorm with some ground and pound. Dorm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Dorm is defending the position.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish Dorm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dorm!
It looks like John Dorm has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dorm hang on?
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Dorm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Dorm's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorm is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith 's back!
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Dorm is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dorm's cut.
That's time! Dorm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dorm misses the jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorm misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Dorm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith . Dorm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith is working Dorm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Dorm can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to move to mount but Dorm blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking a breather here.
Dorm struggling a bit here.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith trying to control the action but Dorm is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to stand but Dorm is controlling his head.
Dorm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dorm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dorm just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorm misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorm wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John Dorm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Dorm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan Smith .
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dorm is trying to control Smith 's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a little break here. Dorm wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dorm is trying to control Smith 's posture but Smith avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stan Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dorm throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dorm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorm is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dorm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dorm's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Smith !
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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