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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Ench�rya (ranked 226 p4p, 376 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 35 p4p, 55 weight class). Ench�rya comes into the arena with Blaxcaliber blaring out of the sound system. Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. Damagon Ench�rya had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Damagon Ench�rya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ench�rya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ench�rya walks into a stiff left hand from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Ench�rya with the inside leg kick.
Ench�rya has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ench�rya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ench�rya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ench�rya misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ench�rya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Ench�rya lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ench�rya.
Ench�rya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ench�rya.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ench�rya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ench�rya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Ench�rya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ench�rya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Ench�rya.
Ench�rya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ench�rya.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ench�rya throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ench�rya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ench�rya lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ench�rya finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Ench�rya swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Ench�rya thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ench�rya counters with an outside leg kick.
Ench�rya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ench�rya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ench�rya throws out the jab.
Smith Jr has closed the distance and engaged Ench�rya in a clinch.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ench�rya has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Ench�rya misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Nice body punch from Ench�rya - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ench�rya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ench�rya scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Ench�rya works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Ench�rya controlling the action here for a moment.
Ench�rya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ench�rya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Ench�rya lands a body shot.
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ench�rya looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ench�rya misses with a few strikes there.
Smith Jr scores with a nice strike.
Damagon Ench�rya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ench�rya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Ench�rya is looking to counter punch.
Ench�rya lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ench�rya throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Ench�rya avoids it with no problem.
Ench�rya misses with a straight left.
Ench�rya misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ench�rya throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ench�rya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Ench�rya dominated that round.
That's time! Ench�rya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ench�rya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Ench�rya looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Ench�rya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick
and Ench�rya counters with a nice uppercut.
Ench�rya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ench�rya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ench�rya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ench�rya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ench�rya scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ench�rya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ench�rya moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ench�rya.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr defending well as Ench�rya loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Smith Jr blocks the low kick.
Ench�rya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ench�rya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ench�rya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ench�rya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ench�rya's head backwards.
Ench�rya misses with a low kick.
Ench�rya throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ench�rya.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Ench�rya scores with a jab.
Ench�rya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ench�rya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Ench�rya connects with a jab.
Ench�rya tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ench�rya misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ench�rya.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ench�rya throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ench�rya.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Ench�rya.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ench�rya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ench�rya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ench�rya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Ench�rya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ench�rya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ench�rya scores with a body shot.
Ench�rya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ench�rya lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Ench�rya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ench�rya cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Ench�rya.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Ench�rya swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ench�rya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ench�rya feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Ench�rya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crunch! Ench�rya slams his shin into Smith Jr's torso.
Ench�rya lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ench�rya throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ench�rya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ench�rya.
Ench�rya lands a jab to the nose.
Ench�rya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Ench�rya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ench�rya swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damagon Ench�rya is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Ench�rya.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith Jr digs a good hook to Ench�rya's body.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ench�rya throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Ench�rya.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Ench�rya ducks down to avoid it.
Ench�rya misses with an uppercut
and Ench�rya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damagon Ench�rya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ench�rya scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ench�rya throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ench�rya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Ench�rya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ench�rya cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Ench�rya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Smith Jr.
Ench�rya scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ench�rya loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Ench�rya avoids it easily.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Ench�rya.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ench�rya missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ench�rya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ench�rya finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ench�rya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ench�rya thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ench�rya, as that shot connected.
Ench�rya misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ench�rya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ench�rya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Ench�rya checks a leg kick.
Ench�rya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ench�rya throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Ench�rya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ench�rya 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Ench�rya!
A victorious Damagon Ench�rya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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