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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes to the cage accompanied by RZA - Fatal. Liddell has chosen The Viper vs. DJ Mad-E-Fact - Control The Party as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Liddell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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158 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smyth missing with punches from the bottom.
Smyth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
Liddell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liddell looks gassed!
Smyth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smyth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smyth tries to get out of the position.
Smyth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Liddell is thwarting Smyth's attempts to control the position.
Smyth is pressing down on Liddell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Liddell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smyth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smyth feints and as Liddell raises his hands in defense, Smyth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liddell has momentary wrist control but Smyth slips an elbow through the middle.
Smyth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Smyth cracks Liddell with a solid left hand.
Smyth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Liddell working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smyth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Smyth is working Liddell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth landing with the ground and pound.
Smyth lands a couple of elbows.
Smyth with a nice head shot there.
Smyth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Smyth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smyth landing some decent shots from guard.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth connects with a couple of short punches.
Smyth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smyth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smyth postures up and lands a big shot to Liddell's brow.
Smyth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth cracks Liddell with a solid left hand.
Smyth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smyth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth advances to half guard.
Smyth is thwarting Liddell's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smyth missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell tries for a takedown but Smyth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smyth misses with a looping right.
Smyth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Smyth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smyth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smyth passes to full mount!
Smyth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smyth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smyth landing strikes from the mount.
Liddell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Smyth lands a heavy elbow.
Smyth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.
Smyth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smyth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddell hang on?
Liddell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smyth with the ground and pound from mount.
Smyth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Liddell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smyth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liddell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth working the ground and pound effectively.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Smyth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smyth unloading with bombs!
Smyth fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smyth lands a heavy elbow.
Smyth working Liddell over with strikes here.
Smyth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vincent Smyth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smyth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smyth.
Liddell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smyth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liddell has worked his arm free - good work by Liddell!
Liddell parries the strikes from Smyth easily there. Smyth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liddell to escape.
Smyth landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Liddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smyth connects with a decent elbow.
Liddell taking a bit of punishment here - Smyth scoring with strikes.
Smyth is chipping away with strikes.
Liddell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Liddell tries to escape but Smyth is in control.
Smyth passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Liddell!
Smyth prevents Liddell from getting the reversal.
Smyth lands a nice shot to the head.
Smyth lands a big elbow.
Smyth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smyth lands with some strikes.
Smyth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smyth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Liddell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Liddell tries to buck Smyth off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Smyth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smyth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Liddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liddell missing with punches from the bottom.
Smyth prevents Liddell from improving his position.
Smyth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smyth lands strikes from half guard.
Smyth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liddell makes his way to full guard, as Smyth worked for a kimura.
Smyth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth forces his way into half guard.
Liddell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smyth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liddell looking for submissions off his back.
Smyth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smyth lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smyth working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smyth winds up and cracks Liddell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smyth working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smyth working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smyth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smyth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smyth is keen to just control but Liddell is a slippery customer.
Smyth throws a strike but Liddell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smyth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smyth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smyth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smyth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Liddell wants to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth dominating with strikes here.
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Smyth maintains control.
Liddell taking shots to the head.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Smyth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smyth working Liddell over with strikes here.
Smyth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Liddell is in a horrible position here. Smyth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smyth working Liddell over with strikes here.
Smyth is landing with some decent strikes but Liddell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smyth landing strikes from the mount.
Liddell is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Liddell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smyth with the ground and pound from mount.
Smyth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around?
Smyth looking to finish Liddell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liddell!
Liddell tries to lock up and control but Smyth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Michael Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smyth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liddell hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Smyth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smyth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Smyth!
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energy
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