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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cardinal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Colors of the Wind. Cardinal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Mourning - In The Failing Hour. John Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Cardinal!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith rushes Cardinal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cardinal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardinal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardinal manages to break the clinch.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Cardinal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cardinal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Cardinal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardinal is trying to shake Smith off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Smith won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardinal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinal manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardinal showed some decent athleticism there.
Cardinal wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Cardinal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Cardinal has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control here.
Cardinal is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith wants to improve his position but Cardinal is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Cardinal moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Cardinal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cardinal is avoiding it.
Smith pushes Cardinal up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardinal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cardinal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Cardinal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardinal moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardinal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tests Cardinal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardinal.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cardinal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Cardinal persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cardinal avoids them all with ease.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Cardinal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cardinal duly obliges.
Cardinal moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardinal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardinal throws a head kick that misses.
Cardinal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardinal tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cardinal tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a one two combo.
It looks like Joey Cardinal has been cut.
Cardinal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Cardinal's defenses.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cardinal avoids nicely.
Smith drives through and clinches with Cardinal against the cage.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Cardinal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith trying to control the action but Cardinal is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cardinal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cardinal gets back to half guard.
Cardinal is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith prevents Cardinal from improving his position.
Smith prevents Cardinal from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cardinal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cardinal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cardinal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cardinal pulls his head out easily.
Cardinal is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cardinal wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Cardinal is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Cardinal is looking for a kimura here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardinal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Cardinal looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws the left hand but Cardinal avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cardinal is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardinal.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardinal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardinal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cardinal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cardinal.
Cardinal moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Cardinal moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Cardinal shoots in but no luck this time.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal misses with a two punch combination.
Cardinal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cardinal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardinal on the side of the head.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Cardinal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Cardinal getting side control.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardinal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Cardinal eventually gives up the hold.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardinal.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardinal.
Smith is trying to stand.
Cardinal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardinal tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardinal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardinal walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith rushes Cardinal and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardinal backwards.
Cardinal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith darts in and clinches Cardinal up against the cage.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardinal blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cardinal has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardinal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cardinal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cardinal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Cardinal ducks down to avoid it.
Cardinal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cardinal kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Cardinal counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardinal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lunges at Cardinal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardinal's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cardinal misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a combination
enabling Cardinal to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cardinal misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Cardinal avoids nicely.
Cardinal misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cardinal avoids them all with ease.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Cardinal in his tracks momentarily.
Cardinal tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Cardinal misses.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Cardinal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cardinal gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Cardinal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardinal. Cardinal gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardinal's head.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Cardinal looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cardinal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardinal slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Cardinal.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardinal gets slowly back to his feet.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Smith looks for the body kick but Cardinal saw that one coming.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith leaves Cardinal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cardinal dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Cardinal tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cardinal is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardinal is not content to let Smith control the position.
Cardinal looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Cardinal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cardinal dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardinal manages to break the clinch.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Cardinal throws a body kick that misses.
Cardinal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Cardinal misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardinal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Cardinal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardinal takes one on the button.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Cardinal counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cardinal.
Smith tries to clinch but Cardinal is having none of it.
Cardinal slips a jab from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Cardinal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cardinal throws a body kick that misses.
Smith scores with a takedown into Cardinal's guard.
Cardinal working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Cardinal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardinal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cardinal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pushing down on Cardinal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cardinal pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardinal on the side of the head.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardinal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardinal throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardinal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Cardinal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardinal.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
Cardinal blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardinal.
Cardinal 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 Cardinal off to one side.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Cardinal moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cardinal.
Smith throws a right hand that Cardinal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardinal also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a body punch but Cardinal moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cardinal misses.
Cardinal throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a head shot.
Cardinal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardinal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Cardinal misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cardinal is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith is nestled in close to Cardinal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cardinal landing a few short strikes.
Cardinal is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardinal keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardinal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardinal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardinal throws a body kick that misses.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cardinal swinging wilding here.
Smith blocks a head kick by Cardinal.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardinal scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cardinal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cardinal pushes him off.
Cardinal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Cardinal's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardinal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Cardinal misses.
Cardinal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cardinal somewhat.
Cardinal slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Cardinal works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith with a jab.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardinal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Cardinal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith working a defensive guard but Cardinal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cardinal tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith wants to control but Cardinal postures up.
Cardinal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cardinal moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cardinal throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Cardinal only half commits.
Cardinal throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Cardinal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith lands a head shot.
Cardinal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Cardinal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Cardinal's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cardinal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Cardinal is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardinal has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Joey Cardinal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardinal moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Cardinal throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Cardinal back into the cage.
Cardinal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Cardinal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith connects with the punch.
Cardinal staying out of range there.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a combination
and Cardinal counters with a takedown into side control.
Cardinal working the ground and pound.
Cardinal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cardinal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Cardinal swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Cardinal tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Cardinal does no damage.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cardinal tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardinal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cardinal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Cardinal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cardinal's head but Cardinal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardinal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardinal managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Cardinal is trying to break free.
Cardinal is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Cardinal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Cardinal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith retains his lightweight title!
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