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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Trauma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trauma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith pushes Trauma off looking to stand but Trauma dives back in and keeps control.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trauma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Trauma is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trauma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trauma, who protects the arm well.
Smith wants to control but Trauma is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trauma is looking for a sweep.
Trauma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trauma regains half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Trauma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Trauma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trauma throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trauma.
Smith stuns Trauma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Trauma which made him look bad.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Trauma misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Trauma is breathing heavily.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Trauma should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trauma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trauma.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trauma misses with an uppercut.
Trauma throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalks Trauma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trauma's face. Trauma staggers backwards, shaken.
Trauma shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Trauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trauma. Trauma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trauma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith working Trauma over with strikes here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Trauma is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trauma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lunges at Trauma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trauma's hand.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trauma on the side of the head.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Trauma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trauma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trauma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith thuds a left hand into Trauma's body.
Trauma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Trauma's ribs.
Trauma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Trauma's head.
Trauma fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Trauma tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trauma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith looks to land a combination. Trauma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trauma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trauma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trauma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tom Trauma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trauma!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Trauma defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Trauma blocks a head kick by Smith.
Trauma loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Trauma seems unphased.
Trauma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trauma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trauma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Trauma's head back.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trauma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trauma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trauma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith clobbers Trauma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trauma's guard.
Trauma is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
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 jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trauma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Trauma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trauma to his feet.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Trauma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trauma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith feints and as Trauma raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trauma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trauma throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Trauma throws a head kick that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trauma takes one to the chin there.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Trauma throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Trauma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trauma walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Trauma's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Trauma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith cracks Trauma with an open hand slap.
Trauma shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Trauma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Trauma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trauma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Trauma moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trauma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trauma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Trauma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith catches Trauma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith throws a combination. Trauma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trauma is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Trauma circles away and we're back to standing.
Trauma throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trauma tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Trauma backs away looking to recover.
Smith sizes up Trauma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trauma keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Cory Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trauma is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to control but Trauma is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith pushes down on Trauma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Trauma's attempts to control the position.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up from mount. Strange move.
Smith cracks Trauma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trauma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith lands with a hook. Trauma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trauma leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trauma tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tests Trauma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trauma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Tom Trauma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trauma, right into the meat.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Trauma with an uppercut!
Trauma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trauma counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith bucks Trauma off and manages to get back to his feet!
Trauma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trauma on the side of the head.
Trauma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Trauma blocks it.
Smith cracks Trauma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trauma misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trauma misses with a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Trauma throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Cory Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Trauma shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Tom Trauma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cory Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith jabs at Trauma's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Smith!
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