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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Smith (ranked 139 p4p, 448 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 22 p4p, 57 weight class). Ritori has chosen Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ritori moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ritori avoids it.
Ritori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritori's head.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Ritori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritori tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritori doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritori moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith tries to clinch
and Ritori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Ritori's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori avoids a kick to the body.
Ritori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritori avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Ritori ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritori also avoids with ease.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Ritori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritori tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ritori.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori blocks an uppercut.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Ritori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritori gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith blocking some punches.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ritori.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritori.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands a body shot.
Ritori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ritori.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritori misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ritori's head.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
Ritori misses with some punches.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wusan Ritori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori misses the jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritori's hands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
Smith moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritori tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Ritori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritori.
Ritori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Ritori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ritori in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritori.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ritori blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ritori swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wusan Ritori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ritori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritori.
Ritori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritori lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ritori.
Ritori presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ritori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritori.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Ritori as the two fighters clinch.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Ritori is working Smith over against the cage.
Ritori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is rocked!
Ritori pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ritori.
Ritori drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Ritori.
Ritori cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Ritori lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ritori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wusan Ritori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ritori throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritori.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Ritori lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Ritori stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Ritori needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith stuns Ritori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritori.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritori drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Ritori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big right from Ritori misses.
Ritori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ritori counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ritori throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori cracks Smith with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Smith tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ritori pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Smith is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
During a confident post fight interview, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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