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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hopewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy has chosen Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. Jakobi Smithy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian Hopewell's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brian Hopewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakobi Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy throws a nice looking combination but Hopewell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopewell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smithy counters with a good low kick that Hopewell was not able to check.
Smithy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopewell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hopewell.
Hopewell misses with a combination
and Smithy counters with a nice body kick.
Smithy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopewell counters with a straight right hand.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopewell's sensitive parts.
Hopewell throws a hook to the side of Smithy's head but Smithy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopewell tries to bum rush Smithy with a series of wild strikes but Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smithy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopewell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smithy wants to pass the guard but Hopewell is keeping the position.
Hopewell has his foot on Smithy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithy works his way back into a safe position though.
Smithy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smithy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smithy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smithy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopewell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smithy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smithy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smithy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smithy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopewell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smithy has managed to get both his arms back between Hopewell's legs - danger averted.
Smithy throwing strikes but missing.
Smithy drops back looking for a leg! Hopewell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hopewell manages to kick Smithy off! Smithy jumps back into Hopewell's guard.
Smithy wants to pass the guard but Hopewell is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy looking to sit in guard and control but Hopewell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopewell looking to sit in guard and control but Smithy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smithy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hopewell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smithy, into his guard.
Hopewell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smithy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smithy has escaped and now he's on top!
Hopewell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smithy is now in half guard.
Smithy is looking for a kimura here.
Smithy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopewell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hopewell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopewell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hopewell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smithy counters with a nice body kick.
Smithy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hopewell's half guard.
Hopewell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopewell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smithy is working away from the top position though.
Smithy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopewell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hopewell controlling the position well.
Smithy working over Hopewell with some ground and pound. Hopewell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopewell won't allow Smithy to pass to mount.
Smithy works his way into side control.
Smithy working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smithy grinds an elbow into Hopewell's temple.
Hopewell tries to improve position but can't.
Smithy advances nicely into full mount.
Smithy goes for an armbar but Hopewell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hopewell.
Hopewell wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithy is keeping the position for now.
Smithy working for a triangle but Hopewell defends it easily.
Smithy working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopewell tries to free his leg and advance position but Smithy is retaining full guard.
Hopewell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopewell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smithy dives on top into guard.
Smithy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopewell is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smithy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hopewell is retaining full guard.
Smithy is pushing down on Hopewell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hopewell is fighting to maintain full guard but Smithy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopewell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smithy pulls his head out easily.
Hopewell is looking to improve his position.
Smithy working Hopewell over with strikes.
Smithy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopewell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smithy seems to be looking for submissions.
Smithy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smithy clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopewell avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Brian Hopewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy wants to slow Hopewell down by chopping away at his legs.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smithy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smithy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopewell, pushing him back against the cage.
Smithy tries to work over Hopewell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
Hopewell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithy wants to break free but Hopewell has control.
Hopewell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Hopewell with that takedown attempt.
Hopewell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smithy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopewell looks for a takedown but Smithy sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands with a slapping head kick.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopewell's sensitive parts.
Smithy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopewell backs up against the cage.
Hopewell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithy.
Smithy tries to clinch up.
Smithy moves out of range of the body kick from Hopewell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smithy lands a head kick. Hopewell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Brian Hopewell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smithy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopewell circles away.
Smithy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopewell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobi Smithy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smithy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobi Smithy!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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