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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 112 p4p, 205 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 17 p4p, 28 weight class). Hanson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Subcouds - on red. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is trying to stand.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets full guard.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 David Hanson will probably get the nod.
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.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanson obliges.
Hanson pulls guard successfully.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanson to his feet.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pushes Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hanson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson 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 Hanson off to one side.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Smith in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hanson stumbling back into the cage.
Hanson slips a straight right by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith presses Hanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Hanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hanson wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanson there!
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to clinch
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanson 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. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson prevents Smith from standing back up.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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