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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 2930 p4p, 4067 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 363 p4p, 477 weight class). Morozov comes to the cage accompanied by Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again. Smith has chosen Therion - Sitra Ahra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223
29 - 23 - 0 |
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185 cm
45
215
47 - 51 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morozov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morozov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morozov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morozov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a jab. Morozov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith darts in and clinches Morozov up against the cage.
Morozov has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morozov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Morozov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morozov working away.
Morozov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Morozov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morozov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Morozov is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by Morozov to regain half guard.
Morozov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morozov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Morozov slips an elbow through the middle.
Morozov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov connects with a couple of short punches.
Morozov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Morozov from improving his position.
Smith moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Morozov.
Morozov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morozov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith working away.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Morozov working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morozov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morozov 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 tries to stand but Morozov is controlling from the bottom.
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Fedor Morozov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morozov tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Morozov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws the left hand but Morozov avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps Morozov at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Morozov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morozov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Morozov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morozov throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
enabling Morozov to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Morozov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morozov dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Morozov's head and hops out.
Smith with the counter takedown but Morozov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morozov connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morozov. That did some damage!
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Morozov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Morozov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov moves away from the strike by Smith.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morozov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morozov throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Morozov. Those never looked like landing.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morozov needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Morozov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morozov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Morozov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morozov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Morozov counters with a body kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith misses with a left hand
and Morozov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morozov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.
Smith lands a head kick!
Morozov slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Morozov moves away from the strike by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a head kick. Morozov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morozov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morozov is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Morozov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Morozov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Morozov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Morozov counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Morozov drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morozov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Morozov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morozov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Morozov stalling in the clinch.
Morozov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Morozov is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morozov has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Morozov's takedown attempt.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Morozov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Morozov finish him?
Smith misses with a left hand
and Morozov counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morozov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morozov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov jumps guard.
Morozov pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Morozov!
Fedor Morozov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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
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