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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 235 p4p, 362 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 31 p4p, 50 weight class). Tucker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faith of The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tucker misses.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Tucker's side.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Tucker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Tucker tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike.
Tucker looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Smith tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith slips a jab from Tucker.
Smith cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tucker rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith slips a straight right by Tucker.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
Tucker lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker lands a jab.
Tucker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Tucker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a right hand.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Tucker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith lands the left hand.
Tucker moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tucker takes a step back to recover.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Smith digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tucker.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tucker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Tucker.
Tucker is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with a knee strike.
Tucker is working Smith over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
After the big win, Leon Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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