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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 241 p4p, 1256 weight class) and Bill Smif (ranked 4 p4p, 31 weight class). Smif is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Playtime. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti shoots in and bounces Smif off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nti controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smif keeping full guard, as Nti tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bill Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti misses with a right hand
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nti scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Nti has Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Smif breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nti or perhaps it was just good defense by Smif, which made it look bad.
A jab lands there for Smif.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Nti lands a right hook to the body.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Nti clinches up with Smif and pushes him back against the cage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents the takedown attempt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Smif fights it but they end up in guard.
Smif wants to sweep but no luck.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nti passes Smif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Nti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Smif seems unphased.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Nti with a jab.
A big right from Nti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a double jab
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Smif is retaining full guard.
Nti controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nti.
That's two 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smif won't be happy with that.
Nti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smif struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smif gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smif tries to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nti lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
Nti lands a lovely overhand right.
Nti avoids the body shot from Smif.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands with a right hand.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smif misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti lands a slapping body shot.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Nti.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Smif is looking for the big counter here.
Kwame Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Smif.
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!
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smif tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Smif.
Nti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti slips a jab from Smif.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti avoids the body shot from Smif.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nti with a body shot.
Nti works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Smif.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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