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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerm Mcsteals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous GnP
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerm Mcsteals!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsteals doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mcsteals.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mcsteals has him pressed against the cage.
Mcsteals is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcsteals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcsteals tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcsteals fails to land.
Mcsteals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcsteals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcsteals blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mcsteals misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith pulls guard.
Mcsteals wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Mcsteals from standing up.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Mcsteals tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position but Mcsteals postures up.
Mcsteals wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Mcsteals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcsteals looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith dives in and grabs Mcsteals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcsteals pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcsteals looks to clinch
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcsteals just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcsteals has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcsteals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Mcsteals tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcsteals looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Mcsteals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Mcsteals is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcsteals manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Mcsteals's guard.
Mcsteals wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith stands and throws Mcsteals's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcsteals wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Mcsteals's back!
Smith lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcsteals is trying to stand back up.
Smith is looking to control Mcsteals but Mcsteals is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mcsteals is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith is looking to control Mcsteals but Mcsteals is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mcsteals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcsteals tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcsteals is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcsteals can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcsteals has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Mcsteals is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Mcsteals tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcsteals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcsteals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcsteals uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcsteals stops Smith from standing up.
Mcsteals is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith controls Mcsteals momentarily but Mcsteals frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcsteals can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcsteals defends it well.
Mcsteals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control. Mcsteals wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcsteals looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mcsteals tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Mcsteals with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith stops Mcsteals from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcsteals wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcsteals thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mcsteals closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcsteals tries to clinch up
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcsteals fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcsteals looks to clinch
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcsteals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith jumps guard and drags Mcsteals to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcsteals is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Mcsteals any problems.
Mcsteals wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mcsteals wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Mcsteals keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith stands up over Mcsteals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcsteals tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcsteals is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith dives in and grabs Mcsteals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcsteals pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Mcsteals closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcsteals is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcsteals trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals is not content to let Smith control the position.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mcsteals moved out of range nicely.
Mcsteals keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcsteals tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcsteals smiles and moves away.
Mcsteals darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcsteals!
Smith won't let Mcsteals get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mcsteals is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Jerm Mcsteals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcsteals wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Mcsteals is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith landing punches.
Smith looking to control but Mcsteals is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nolan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcsteals tries to buck Smith off but Smith takes his back!
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mcsteals. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mcsteals wants to get back to his feet.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mcsteals.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Mcsteals is defending it well.
Mcsteals controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.
Nolan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcsteals looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Smith!
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