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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 1375 p4p, 964 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 187 p4p, 140 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with some punches.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kicklighter throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kicklighter moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Kicklighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to move into range but Kicklighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kicklighter lands a jab.
Kicklighter gets a clinch.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kicklighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith presses Kicklighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicklighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the jab.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicklighter moves into the clinch.
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges at Kicklighter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kicklighter's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kicklighter will feel that in the morning.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Smith slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kicklighter backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Kicklighter manages to avoid it all.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kicklighter's hands.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Kicklighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kicklighter closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Kicklighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kicklighter won't allow it.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Kicklighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter takes one on the button.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Kicklighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kicklighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kicklighter checks it well.
Kicklighter connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kicklighter doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kicklighter at a distance.
Kicklighter avoids a kick to the body.
Kicklighter moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Kicklighter with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Smith lands with a hook. Kicklighter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Kicklighter clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to work over Kicklighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to stall but Kicklighter improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kicklighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicklighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicklighter's elbow.
Kicklighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
A jab from Kicklighter does it's job there.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Kicklighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicklighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely.
Smith slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith catches Kicklighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith 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.
A jab from Smith misses.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kicklighter darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicklighter.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kicklighter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kicklighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinicius Kicklighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
Kicklighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nice shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kicklighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicklighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
I think Kicklighter 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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