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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Lewson (ranked 3665 p4p, 3788 weight class) and Isak Smith (ranked 405 p4p, 408 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Lewson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isak Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewson clinches.
Lewson tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Lewson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Lewson has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Lewson missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewson.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lewson controls the action.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Lewson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewson manages to break the clinch.
Smith clinches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewson misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Lewson's head.
Lewson tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Lewson.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewson.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Lewson looking to stall.
Lewson throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Lewson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith is stalling here.
Lewson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to work over Lewson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is stalling here.
Lewson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewson lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Lewson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewson or not.
Lewson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewson scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Lewson trying to land knees to the body.
Lewson slowing the pace effectively.
Smith is pushing Lewson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Lewson.
Lewson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith cracks Lewson with a nice body shot.
Lewson stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Lewson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
Lewson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lewson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lewson back against the cage.
Lewson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isak Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewson moves into the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Lewson.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith taking a breather.
Lewson manages to break the clinch.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lewson avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lewson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith rushes Lewson and presses him up against the cage.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Lewson improves position.
Lewson misses with a knee strike.
Smith avoiding damage as Lewson throws knees to the body.
Isak Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewson working aggressively here.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith avoiding damage as Lewson throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewson trying to land knees to the body.
Lewson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewson working hard to break the clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith works on Lewson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewson being controlled against the cage.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lewson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith prevents Lewson from breaking the clinch.
Lewson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Lewson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Lewson back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lewson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Lewson pressed against the cage.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Lewson tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Lewson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to work over Lewson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Lewson blocking some punches.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewson up against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewson backwards.
Lewson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith digs a right hand into Lewson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewson's gas tank.
Lewson tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isak 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lewson closes the distance and clinches.
Lewson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewson trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lewson up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewson manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Lewson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Lewson misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Lewson misses with the head strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith keeps control of Lewson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith pushes Lewson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Lewson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith prevents a body shot from Lewson.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Lewson tries to tie him up.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewsons head.
Lewson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewson forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lewson.
Smith cracks Lewson with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Lewson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewson effectively controlling the action here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewson, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Jonny Lewson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isak Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isak Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isak Smith!
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