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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Eikmeyer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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272 lbs
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255 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith is working for a kimura but Eikmeyer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Eikmeyer defending well.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eikmeyer is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eikmeyer won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Eikmeyer defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eikmeyer.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Eikmeyer tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eikmeyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Eikmeyer is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eikmeyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Eikmeyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Eikmeyer wants to clinch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eikmeyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Eikmeyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith kicks Eikmeyer off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Eikmeyer shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith drives through and clinches with Eikmeyer against the cage.
Eikmeyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eikmeyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Smith and Eikmeyer goes tumbling to the canvas! Smith follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Smith scores with a big shot! Eikmeyer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Eikmeyer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chad Smith made sure he mentioned On Tap (160Q & Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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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