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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nicholson (ranked 3378 p4p, 5361 weight class) and Mantequilla Smith (ranked 428 p4p, 577 weight class). Nicholson comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantequilla Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicholson's head backwards.
Nicholson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Nicholson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nicholson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicholson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Nicholson manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson effectively controlling the action here.
Smith's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicholson prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mantequilla Smith.
Nicholson lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
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!
Nicholson stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicholson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicholson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicholson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nicholson.
A short right from Nicholson on the inside.
Nicholson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Nicholson.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholson's shoulder, as Nicholson tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicholson in his tracks.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with the left hand. Nicholson knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Nicholson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith stuns Nicholson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicholson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Nicholson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Nicholson against the cage but Nicholson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nicholson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicholson prevents it.
Nicholson has Smith pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicholson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicholson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicholson's guard now, I'm sure.
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicholson's hands.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Nicholson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mantequilla Smith has been cut.
Nicholson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Nicholson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
Nicholson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nicholson connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Nicholson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Nicholson.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nicholson.
Smith lands the left hand.
Nicholson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicholson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Nicholson gets back to half guard.
Nicholson is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Nicholson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nicholson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nicholson has escaped and now he's on top!
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to hold Nicholson in close to prevent damage but Nicholson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Nicholson has passed into side control.
Smith looking for a sweep but Nicholson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Nicholson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nicholson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicholson.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicholson.
Nicholson looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nicholson moves away and avoids it.
Nicholson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
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!
Nicholson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving.
Nicholson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicholson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nicholson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Nicholson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Nicholson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to control the position.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nicholson advances position into side control!
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nicholson has mounted him!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicholson controlling his opponent.
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Nicholson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicholson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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