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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rickey Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Territorial Pissings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickey Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerald Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a takedown into Schwartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Schwartz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Schwartz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwartz is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith stands and throws Schwartz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Schwartz stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Schwartz working to try and regain half guard.
Smith tries to control but Schwartz wriggling away.
Smith working Schwartz over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
Schwartz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith blocks Schwartz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Schwartz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith has control of Schwartz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schwartz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control the pace but Schwartz is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwartz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schwartz wants to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwartz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith looking to control but Schwartz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwartz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith has control of Schwartz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schwartz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control but Schwartz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwartz is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to control but Schwartz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwartz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Schwartz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schwartz trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith drives through with a takedown into Schwartz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving.
Schwartz wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwartz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwartz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schwartz seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Schwartz tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schwartz is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith wants to control but Schwartz is keeping him busy.
Schwartz tries to improve position but can't.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwartz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schwartz is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith trying to control but Schwartz is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith wants to control the pace but Schwartz is squirming around nicely.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Schwartz regains half guard.
Schwartz 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!
Schwartz not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Gerald Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Schwartz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schwartz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith prevents Schwartz from getting back to his feet.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schwartz 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwartz working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Schwartz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schwartz wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith is working Schwartz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schwartz's guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schwartz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking for a kimura but Schwartz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwartz was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schwartz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwartz keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving.
Schwartz striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schwartz feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Schwartz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Schwartz defends it easily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Schwartz controlling him for the moment.
Smith trying to control the position.
Gerald 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.
Smith working a defensive guard but Schwartz passes into half guard.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to control but Schwartz is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwartz is one step ahead there.
Schwartz wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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 closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwartz did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Schwartz is defending the position.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schwartz is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickey Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwartz looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Smith!
Gerald Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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