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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardinal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Mourning - In The Failing Hour. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joey Cardinal enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cardinal looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cardinal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cardinal prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cardinal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardinal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cardinal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Cardinal has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardinal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Cardinal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardinal is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardinal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Cardinal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith looking to control but Cardinal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Cardinal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardinal manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardinal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stays in close to Cardinal's body and controls the position.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Cardinal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cardinal.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Cardinal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Cardinal is keeping him busy.
Cardinal tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Cardinal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardinal is just out of range.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Cardinal defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Cardinal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Cardinal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardinal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardinal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cardinal keeps moving.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Cardinal takes one to the side of the head.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardinal avoids the body shot from Smith.
Cardinal slips a straight right by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardinal is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Cardinal counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cardinal's guard.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pushing down on Cardinal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cardinal is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cardinal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joey Cardinal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Cardinal's head.
Cardinal gets full guard.
Cardinal wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardinal 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.
Cardinal 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.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Cardinal working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Cardinal keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Cardinal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Cardinal on that attempt.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardinal doesn't seem bothered though.
Joey Cardinal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a jab. Cardinal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joey Cardinal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardinal.
A cross from Smith lands.
Cardinal closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cardinal pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardinal doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardinal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinal doesn't seem phased though.
Cardinal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Cardinal's defenses.
Cardinal takes one on the button.
Cardinal tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Smith.
Cardinal wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardinal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Cardinal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Cardinal with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a right hand that Cardinal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardinal also avoids with ease.
Cardinal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardinal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardinal fails to land the takedown.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith tests Cardinal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cardinal's guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cardinal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Cardinal is controlling the position.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith prevents Cardinal from improving his position.
Cardinal is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardinal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to control but Cardinal wriggling away.
Cardinal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardinal is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith clearly takes 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.
Cardinal misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardinal takes one to the side of the head.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cardinal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cardinal with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith punishes Cardinal's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith scores with a one two! Cardinal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Smith.
Cardinal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cardinal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and bounces Cardinal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal manages to get back to half guard.
Cardinal actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal actively working from the bottom here.
Cardinal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith lands a body shot.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Cardinal's defenses.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cardinal misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cardinal slips the punch.
Smith throws a combination. Cardinal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cardinal looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is looking to improve his position.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cardinal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cardinal 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.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cardinal.
Cardinal keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cardinal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardinal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith trying to control but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardinal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a hook. Cardinal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith had his way with Joey Cardinal in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardinal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardinal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cardinal.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardinal fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cardinal's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Cardinal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cardinal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cardinal to escape.
Cardinal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardinal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardinal misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal takes a shot to the head.
Cardinal jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cardinal around his waist. Cardinal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardinal jumps guard but Smith stands there with Cardinal around his waist. Cardinal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Cardinal's takedown attempt.
Smith breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Cardinal with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinal manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardinal.
Cardinal shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Cardinal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Cardinal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joey Cardinal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Cardinal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardinal looking for submissions off his back.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Cardinal's head.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cardinal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cardinal backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardinal shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinal can do to turn this around?
A punch lands to the side of Cardinal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardinal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardinal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardinal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith retains his lightweight title!
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