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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Samart Bukaew (ranked 3437 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 367 p4p, 220 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by IS THIS LOVE. On his way into the cage it seems that Samart Bukaew has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samart Bukaew seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Bukaew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Bukaew's ribs.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bukaew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bukaew misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Bukaew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bukaew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukaew swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
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.
Bukaew takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Bukaew swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bukaew misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukaew tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Bukaew lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Bukaew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Bukaew with the inside leg kick.
Bukaew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukaew throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bukaew tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Bukaew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukaew throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Bukaew clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Bukaew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukaew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukaew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a right hand that misses
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits.
Smith takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Bukaew steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Smith misses.
Bukaew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bukaew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith thows a leg kick but Bukaew checks it
and Bukaew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukaew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
Bukaew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bukaew throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukaew throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Bukaew tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
Bukaew throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukaew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew takes one to the side of the head.
Bukaew misses with a body shot
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bukaew is predictable there
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Bukaew in his tracks momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Bukaew staying out of range there.
Bukaew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukaew.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Bukaew misses.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Bukaew throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bukaew fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Bukaew's midsection.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bukaew.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bukaew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew misses with the body kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bukaew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nice cross by Bukaew.
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bukaew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Bukaew.
Samart Bukaew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew works Smith's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a right hand that Bukaew ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukaew also avoids with ease.
Bukaew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bukaew throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Bukaew misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bukaew finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith lands a jab to Bukaew's midsection.
Bukaew lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukaew throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bukaew's body. Bukaew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bukaew throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bukaew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukaew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bukaew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukaew momentarily.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Bukaew misses with a left hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Smith misses with a hook
enabling Bukaew to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukaew works the jab nicely.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukaew looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Bukaew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samart Bukaew did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Bukaew's leg but Bukaew calmly moves out of range.
Bukaew lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bukaew.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a low kick.
Bukaew blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bukaew checks a leg kick.
Bukaew just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
It looked like Bukaew was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Bukaew misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukaew thinking.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith feints and then cracks Bukaew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukaew down.
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Bukaew.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukaew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukaew backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Bukaew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukaew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukaew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bukaew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukaew tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Bukaew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukaew.
Smith catches Bukaew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bukaew misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kenny Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bukaew scores with a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Bukaew's ribs.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bukaew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukaew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukaew moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith connects with the punch.
Bukaew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukaew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Bukaew moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Kenny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a leg kick but Bukaew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bukaew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Smith misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bukaew misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Bukaew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Bukaew.
Bukaew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukaew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukaew checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 tries a low kick but Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith checks a low kick from Bukaew.
Smith throws out a counter right but Bukaew avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bukaew blocks the low kick.
Bukaew connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Kenny Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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