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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind. Kincade is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Rats. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kincade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at HILITE Fighting Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kincade tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincade.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kincade sprawls well. Kincade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
Kincade tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Kincade misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kincade's waist but Kincade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Kincade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick but Kincade moves out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Kincade lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kincade, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kincade tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Kincade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kincade avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith looks for a takedown but Kincade sprawls well.
Kincade fails to land with a series of punches.
Kincade throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kincade only half commits.
Kincade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kincade avoids it really well and circles away.
Kincade digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Kincade moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade scores with a punch to the head.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kincade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kincade taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Kincade struggling a bit here.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Kincade takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kincade parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kincade to escape.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kincade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kincade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Kincade is keeping him busy.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kincade to regain full guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Kincade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Kincade's head but Kincade avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Kincade as Smith shoots in.
Kincade scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Kincade counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kincade's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kincade wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kincade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kincade looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Kincade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rory Kincade.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kincade scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kincade looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kincade misses with a body shot.
Kincade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kincade thumps Smith with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kincade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kincade.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kincade digs a good hook to Smith's body.
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!
Kincade just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kincade blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Kincade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kincade.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincade did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Kincade wants to get back to full guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kincade dodges it nicely.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kincade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kincade blocks nicely.
Kincade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kincade working a defensive guard here.
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!
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kincade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Kincade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kincade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kincade with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kincade.
Kincade staying out of range there.
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands up and beckons Kincade to his feet.
Kincade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kincade lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kincade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincade but Kincade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kincade.
Kincade blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kincade connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Kincade with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Kincade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kincade which made him look bad.
Kincade thumps Smith with a low kick.
Kincade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kincade.
Kincade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kincade.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kincade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kincade cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kincade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Kincade persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kincade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Kincade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kincade wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Kincade slows the pace down in half guard.
Kincade is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Kincade controlling the pace.
Kincade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith misses with a combination
and Kincade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kincade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincade.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kincade's shoulder, as Kincade tries to avoid the shot.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Kincade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rory Kincade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kincade is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kincade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kincade thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kincade moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Kincade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Kincade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
Kincade moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Kincade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kincade showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Kincade passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Kincade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kincade throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kincade has control of the leg.
Kincade is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kincade thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Kincade sits in half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kincade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
Kincade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kincade throws a big elbow that misses.
Kincade trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Kincade's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincade has wrist control.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kincade had control of the position.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kincade pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Kincade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kincade trying to control the pace.
Smith is staying active underneath Kincade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kincade trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith seems keen to control Kincade's posture.
Kincade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Kincade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kincade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jimmy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
Kincade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
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.
Kincade trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Kincade.
Well Kincade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rory Kincade thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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