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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tucker Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith looks winded!
Rojas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rojas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rojas to the mat. Rojas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rojas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rojas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rojas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rojas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Rojas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Rojas tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to advance position but Rojas won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Rojas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojas is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rojas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Rojas backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Rojas manages to avoid it all.
Rojas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rojas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Rojas persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith prevents Rojas from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rojas is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith throwing shots but Rojas is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rojas moves into full guard.
Rojas punching from the bottom - just letting Smith know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wyatt Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith stops Rojas from getting back to his feet.
Tucker Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is not content to let Smith control the position.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rojas is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Rojas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojas gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Rojas manages to retain guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Rojas pushes him away.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rojas, who protects the arm well.
Rojas is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith trying to control the position but Rojas is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is looking for a sweep.
Rojas misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas gets a takedown into half guard.
Rojas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rojas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Rojas has control of the leg.
Rojas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rojas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rojas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Rojas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Rojas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Rojas moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
Rojas feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Rojas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rojas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rojas is defended easily by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tucker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Smith!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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