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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vonte Smith (ranked 5132 p4p, 24870 weight class) and Bink Tinkerfoot (ranked 404 p4p, 490 weight class). Vonte Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vonte Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bink Tinkerfoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tinkerfoot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tinkerfoot sprawls and moves away.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinkerfoot feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looks for the body kick but Tinkerfoot saw that one coming.
Tinkerfoot clinches.
Tinkerfoot scores with a hook to the body.
Tinkerfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and clinches.
Tinkerfoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tinkerfoot has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch.
Tinkerfoot tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tinkerfoot checks a leg kick.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Tinkerfoot backs away looking to recover.
Tinkerfoot moves into the clinch.
Tinkerfoot is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinkerfoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinkerfoot off to one side.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tinkerfoot on the side of the head.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tinkerfoot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinkerfoot is just out of range.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tinkerfoot pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinkerfoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tinkerfoot works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries to break free but Tinkerfoot pushes him back against the cage.
Tinkerfoot manages to break the clinch.
Tinkerfoot drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tinkerfoot if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Tinkerfoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tinkerfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Tinkerfoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a right hand that Tinkerfoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Tinkerfoot also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vonte Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinkerfoot shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tinkerfoot keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tinkerfoot breaks from the clinch.
Tinkerfoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinkerfoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vonte Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vonte Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith works Tinkerfoot's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Tinkerfoot's head back.
Smith misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tinkerfoot keeps him there for the moment.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch.
Tinkerfoot throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Tinkerfoot throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinkerfoot can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinkerfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinkerfoot goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Tinkerfoot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tinkerfoot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tinkerfoot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Tinkerfoot shoots in.
Tinkerfoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tinkerfoot dodges the punch combination from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tinkerfoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Tinkerfoot backpedaling.
Tinkerfoot has his takedown stuffed
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinkerfoot moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Tinkerfoot has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to push Tinkerfoot away but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tinkerfoot is stalling here.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Tinkerfoot has double underhooks.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tinkerfoot's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vonte Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tinkerfoot shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tinkerfoot clinches up against the cage.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Tinkerfoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith digs a good hook to Tinkerfoot's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tinkerfoot wants to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Tinkerfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tinkerfoot moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Tinkerfoot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tinkerfoot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tinkerfoot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Smith stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a head kick but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Tinkerfoot wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tinkerfoot keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot breaks from the clinch.
Tinkerfoot with a poor takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tinkerfoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tinkerfoot scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tinkerfoot has time to react.
Tinkerfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkerfoot counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Tinkerfoot to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinkerfoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinkerfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinkerfoot takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Tinkerfoot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tinkerfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot. Tinkerfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Bink Tinkerfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vonte Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tinkerfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Tinkerfoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Vonte Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 William Peck scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Vonte Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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