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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Path (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Path comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 cm
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202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
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195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Path! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away. Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet. Smith checks a low kick from Path. Smith throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range. Smith throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range. No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target. Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Path. Henry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith cracks Path with a right hand to the side of the head. Path throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Path lands a high kick to the side of Smith's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Path dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Henry Smith has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Path stops Smith from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Path wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Path is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Smith is looking to stand up but Path isn't so interested in that idea. Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Smith keeping moving, preventing Path from controlling successfully. Path looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Path tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Henry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Path.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A jab lands there for Smith. Path misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Path looks gassed! Path drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith! Path is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Smith!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
56% |
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