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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smyth looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smyth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. American defends it easily.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smyth's head.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
American postures up in Smyth's guard and throws a big left but Smyth blocks it.
Smyth keeping full guard, as American tries to pass.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smyth's head.
American trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.
American's corner is telling him to maintain position.
American wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
American throws a big right hand that misses.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.
American landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
American trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
American scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
American thows a big elbow that misses.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smyth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
American throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American stands up over Smyth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smyth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from American.
American cracks Smyth with a solid left hand.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smyth's guard.
American works over Smyth with some ground and pound from guard.
American lands a couple of elbows.
American tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
American trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American throws a big right hand that misses.
Smyth is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smyth has his foot on American's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. American works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
American moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
American scores with a sloppy right hand. Smyth should have avoided that one.
American darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
American is nestled in close to Smyth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth has hold of American's hands but American slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
American drops an elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
American working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smyth wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is figuring out what he wants to do next.
American winds up and cracks Smyth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smyth wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
American wants to control but Smyth is keeping him busy.
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
American is nestled in close to Smyth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
American feints and as Smyth raises his hands in defense, American changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. American gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
American trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
Smyth being controlled here, momentarily.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
American connects with a couple of short punches.
American landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
American working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American cracks Smyth with a solid left hand.
American seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
Smyth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
American sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
American is looking to work some ground and pound but Smyth has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
American looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
American must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smyth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Smyth's brow.
All American has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American is in close to Smyth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smyth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
American sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. American gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
American decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
American wants to take a breather but Smyth is having none of it.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
American wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
American is trying to control the action in half guard but Smyth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smyth defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
American uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smyth.
American lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
American shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
American working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
American seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
American drops an elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
American closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smyth to the mat! Smyth manages to get full guard.
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
American postures up in Smyth's guard and throws a big left but Smyth blocks it.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American working some strikes from top position.
Smyth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smyth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. American gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
Smyth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
American throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
American closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smyth did well to prevent American getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
American trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
American not landing any meaningful shots this time.
American thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smyth's head.
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
American drops an elbow to the side of Smyth's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
American throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smyth was covering up waiting for the punch and American finishes the takedown easily into guard.
American working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
American wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving.
Smyth looking for a guillotine here but American defends easily.
Smyth has an active guard here but American has managed to pass into half guard.
American tries to pass to full mount but Smyth defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American is controlling the pace.
Smyth wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
Smyth taking some punishment here, with American in his half guard.
Smyth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smyth looking for a kimura from the bottom but American passes into side control!
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smyth is working hard here to advance position.
Smyth is working to avoid the ground and pound but American connects with a decent elbow.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
American is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
American working the ground and pound.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
All American comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well American 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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