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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 69 p4p, 82 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 10 p4p, 12 weight class). 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Experiment lV avoids them all with ease.
Experiment lV steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps Experiment lV at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith sizes up Experiment lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Experiment lV misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And Experiment lV responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment lV, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Experiment lV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment lV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A big right from Experiment lV misses.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Experiment lV moved away.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment lV throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Experiment lV had a free shot at his head there.
Smith moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment lV does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Experiment lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV lands a right hand.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment lV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Experiment lV drops back down to his feet.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
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.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Experiment lV sees coming a mile off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment lV replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith with a jab.
Experiment lV takes one to the chin there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment lV seems unphased.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Experiment lV slips the punch.
Experiment lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Experiment lV lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Experiment lV's body. Experiment lV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment lV circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment lV lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment lV.
Smith digs a good hook to Experiment lV's body.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment lV rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment lV is defending well for now.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Experiment lV on the inside.
Experiment lV controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV has Smith pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe 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!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Experiment lV scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith cracks Experiment lV with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment lV moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Experiment lV lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes Experiment lV away with a front kick.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Experiment lV is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment lV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Experiment lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Smith strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment lV off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith motions for Experiment lV to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith clinches up with Experiment lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV stalling the fight.
Experiment lV stalling against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV is working Smith over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Experiment lV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment lV.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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