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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 4335 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Zone (ranked 4959 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Zone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zone shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zone shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zone.
Stan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Zone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zone is struggling to control the position.
Zone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith jumps guard but Zone stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zone.
Zone manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zone shoots in but no luck this time.
Zone has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Zone is proving a slippery customer.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zone won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zone throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zone's guard. Nice move by Smith !
Zone wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zone keeps moving.
Zone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zone circles away.
Zone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith throws the left hand but Zone avoids the punch easily.
Zone with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Zone shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Smith 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Zone keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zone decides to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zone stops a takedown attempt from Smith .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zone.
The referee calls for Zone to work.
The crowd are getting on Zone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zone keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Zone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zone counters with an outside leg kick.
Zone dives in and grabs Smith 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Zone's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zone scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zone can't escape the position.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith looking to control but Zone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zone tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two 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 is landing with some decent strikes but Zone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zone can't escape the position.
Zone wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zone regains half guard.
Zone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zone is not content to let Smith control the position.
Zone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zone to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zone tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zone avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Zone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zone is breathing heavily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Zone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zone dodges the punch combination from Smith .
Zone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith , pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith , pushing him back against the cage.
Zone gets control of Smith 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Zone's legs - danger averted.
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 Stan Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zone shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Zone's guard.
Zone is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith prevents Zone from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone is still trying to improve position.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zone is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Zone trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zone keeps working.
Zone is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith prevents Zone from improving his position.
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 wants to control but Zone is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Zone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zone is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith wants to control the pace but Zone is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Zone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zone regains half guard.
Zone tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Zone trying to hold on to Smith 's head to control him but Smith postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith working Zone over with strikes.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zone is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zone tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Smith !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
27% |
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