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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Smith (ranked 4708 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Smith (ranked 6425 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas Smith sprawls well. Lucas Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Don Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Don Smith is fending him off so far but Lucas Smith persists. Nope, Don Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Smith tries for a takedown but Don Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Don Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Lucas Smith has been cut.
Don Smith forces Lucas Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Lucas Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Don Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lucas Smith avoids it by throwing Don Smith back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Smith stops a takedown attempt from Don Smith.
Don Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lucas Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Don Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Smith stops a takedown attempt from Don Smith.
Lucas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Smith.
Don Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lucas Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Don Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lucas Smith uses from the top position.
Don Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lucas Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Don Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Don Smith's guard.
Lucas Smith stops Don Smith from standing up.
Lucas Smith is looking to stand up but Don Smith won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Don Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucas Smith passes into half guard.
Don Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Don Smith controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Smith.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Don Smith's half guard.
Don Smith kicks off Lucas Smith and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Don Smith.
Don Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Don Smith tries to avoid it but Lucas Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Don Smith to the ground. Don Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas Smith leaves Don Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Smith fails to land the takedown.
Don Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Lucas Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Don Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucas Smith tries to avoid it but Don Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucas Smith to the ground. Lucas Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Don Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Don Smith looks winded!
Don Smith fails with the takedown
and Lucas Smith counters by clinching up.
Lucas Smith manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Don Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucas Smith defends well and Don Smith ends up having to push Lucas Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucas Smith looking to score a takedown here. Don Smith is defending well but Lucas Smith drives through and ends up in Don Smith's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Don Smith is working an open guard so Lucas Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucas Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Don Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Don Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas Smith's back!
Lucas Smith is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Don Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Don Smith is breathing heavily.
Lucas Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don Smith is thwarting Lucas Smith's attempts to control the position.
Lucas Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucas Smith pushes Don Smith off looking to stand but Don Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Don Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lucas Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lucas Smith is looking to control Don Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas Smith avoid being mounted?
Don Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Don Smith throwing shots but Lucas Smith is blocking nicely.
Lucas Smith wants to control but Don Smith is keeping busy.
Lucas Smith tries to roll over but Don Smith keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Don Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Don Smith looks for a takedown but Lucas Smith sprawls well.
Lucas Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lucas Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Don Smith has Lucas Smith pushed against the cage.
Don Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Don Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Lucas Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lucas Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Don Smith.
Don Smith throws a leg kick
and Lucas Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Don Smith shoots in for a double leg but Lucas Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Smith.
Don Smith rushes Lucas Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Don Smith is working Lucas Smith over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucas Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lucas Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Don Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Lucas Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucas Smith tries for a takedown but Don Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Don Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas Smith moves out of range as Don Smith throws a body kick.
Don Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lucas Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Smith's cut.
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!
Lucas Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Don Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Don Smith connects with a body shot.
Don Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas Smith leaves Don Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Lucas Smith gets double underhooks and turns Don Smith into the cage.
Lucas Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Don Smith sprawls and moves away.
Don Smith moves into range and clinches up with Lucas Smith.
Don Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don Smith jumps guard and drags Lucas Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Don Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Don Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Lucas Smith any problems.
Lucas Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Don Smith, up you get!
Don Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucas Smith sprawls well. Lucas Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Don Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Smith.
Lucas Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Don Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Don Smith wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Don Smith with that takedown attempt.
Don Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas Smith is looking to counter the offense by Don Smith and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Don Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Don Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Don Smith has managed to clinch.
Don Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Don Smith misses with a body shot.
Don Smith moves into the clinch.
Lucas Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Don Smith decides to pull guard.
Don Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lucas Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck for Don Smith with that takedown attempt.
Lucas Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Don Smith circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas Smith stands up from Don Smith's guard - Lucas Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucas Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Don Smith defends well and Lucas Smith ends up having to push Don Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Don Smith instigates a clinch.
Don Smith fails to pull guard.
Lucas Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Don Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Don Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucas Smiths head.
Don Smith tries to pull guard but Lucas Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Don Smith drops back down to his feet.
Lucas Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucas Smith leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Don 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Smith!
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RATING
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