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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby LeBeau (ranked 2285 p4p, 2798 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 324 p4p, 393 weight class). Smith has chosen Metronomy - Salted Caramel Ice Cream as his entrance music. Bobby LeBeau is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 cm 26 198 9 - 8 - 1 |
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182 cm 27 190 7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from LeBeau misses. LeBeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. LeBeau misses with a leg kick. LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith misses with a hook. LeBeau ducked under it nicely. LeBeau scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two. LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. LeBeau throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Smith moves into range and clinches up with LeBeau. Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. LeBeau gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBeau. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBeau paws at him with a jab and circles away. LeBeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBeau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. The fighters circle momentarily. LeBeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. LeBeau defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with a straight right. LeBeau scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. Nice body punch from Smith. A big right from Smith misses. LeBeau moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBeau sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBeau misses the target. Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. LeBeau scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith misses with a straight left. LeBeau misses the jab. Smith connects with a jab. Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LeBeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. LeBeau slips a jab from Smith. Smith staying out of range there. Smith throws out a counter right but LeBeau avoids it with no problem. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. LeBeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeBeau to score with a decent uppercut. Smith clinches. Smith tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. Smith misses with a hook
and LeBeau counters with a stiff right hand. LeBeau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Smith. LeBeau slips under a jab. Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. LeBeau throws out a powerful jab. Smith cracks LeBeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot. Smith connects with a single shot there. Smith lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from LeBeau misses. LeBeau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. LeBeau throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. LeBeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. A big right from Smith misses. LeBeau misses with a left hand and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith moves into the clinch. LeBeau is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. LeBeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Smith manages to break the clinch.
A big right from LeBeau misses. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. LeBeau misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Smith throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range. Smith cracks LeBeau with a good jab. LeBeau misses with a hook. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. LeBeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. 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. LeBeau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. LeBeau slips under a jab. LeBeau cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. LeBeau misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. LeBeau misses with a takedown and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith moves out of range as LeBeau strikes. Smith tries to counter with a clinch but LeBeau shakes him off and moves away. Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeBeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
LeBeau is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns LeBeau into the cage. LeBeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a hook but LeBeau avoids it easily. Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau. Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice defenses there by LeBeau. LeBeau misses with a leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Smith throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeBeau dodges the punch combination from Smith.
LeBeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries to bum rush LeBeau with a series of wild strikes but LeBeau uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance. LeBeau swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. LeBeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head. LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Smith catches LeBeau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big right from LeBeau misses. LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. LeBeau misses with a right hand and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nice body punch from Smith. Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Smith scores with the left hand. LeBeau knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith misses the jab. Smith slips a jab from LeBeau. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A low kick from LeBeau is predictable there and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. LeBeau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. LeBeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith slips a jab from LeBeau. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith throws a big shot that misses. Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. LeBeau blocks a jab. LeBeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice defenses there by LeBeau. A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook. LeBeau fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target. LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. LeBeau misses with a straight right. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBeau on the side of the head. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely. Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. LeBeau moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab. LeBeau throws a big shot that misses. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau. A big right from LeBeau misses. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. LeBeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped LeBeau's head back.
LeBeau's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith clobbers LeBeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. Smith throws a shot from downtown. LeBeau moves away and avoids it. LeBeau misses with the combination.
LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. A punch combination from Smith misses. Smith throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done. LeBeau tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A swing and a miss from LeBeau. Smith moves out of range as LeBeau strikes. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! LeBeau throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. LeBeau connects with an inside leg kick. Smith misses with a straight right. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith blocks a jab. LeBeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith thuds a left hand into LeBeau's body. Smith scores with a nice strike. Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a right and a left that LeBeau avoids nicely. Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Smith. LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. LeBeau tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. LeBeau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith lands a body shot.
LeBeau slips a straight right by Smith. Smith misses with a wild body shot. LeBeau moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little feinted left hand from LeBeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. LeBeau misses with a looping left. Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. LeBeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. LeBeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. LeBeau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. LeBeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. LeBeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection. LeBeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Smith checks a leg kick. Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBeau misses with a double jab
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. LeBeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. LeBeau misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBeau. LeBeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a left to the body. Smith cracks LeBeau with a good jab. LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBeau should have avoided that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith scores with a hook to the body. LeBeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. LeBeau tries to clinch up. LeBeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands. A jab from Smith misses. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith throws a big shot that misses. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by LeBeau. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease. Smith ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau. John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith slips under a jab from LeBeau. A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick. LeBeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith has managed to clinch.
LeBeau successfully pulls guard.
Smith preventing the sweep. Bobby LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. LeBeau wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. LeBeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight! John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith! During a confident post fight interview, John Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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