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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Lucas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a hook but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Lucas has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Lucas has double underhooks.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Lucas breaks the clinch.
Lucas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas is just out of range.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Frank Lucas has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lucas on the side of the head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops Lucas with a nice combination! Smith dives into Lucas's guard, looking to finish!
Lucas is rocked!
Lucas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lucas keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Lucas 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lucas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lucas tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is trying to keep Lucas in close.
Lucas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lucas trying to control here.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is looking to pass Lucas's guard but actually Lucas recovers to full guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lucas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Lucas gets his hands free.
Lucas looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lucas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is taking damage to the body and head.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucas's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lucas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lucas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Lucas.
James Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lucas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lucas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lucas swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries to stand but Lucas is controlling from the bottom.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lucas shoots in.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucas walks into a left hand.
Lucas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Lucas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lucas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Lucas's guard.
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lucas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Lucas has a takedown stuffed.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith digs a good hook to Lucas's body.
Smith takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a right and a left that Lucas avoids nicely.
Smith jabs Lucas right on the nose. Lucas blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Smith.
Lucas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but Lucas avoids it well.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lucas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lucas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lucas looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Lucas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas 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 Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucas has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Lucas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Frank Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lucas has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Lucas!
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energy
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hype
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