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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smithsonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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251 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Smithsonian!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smithsonian as he avoids it easily.
Austin moves away from the strike by Smithsonian.
Austin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smithsonian to the mat! Smithsonian manages to get full guard.
Austin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smithsonian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Austin's guard.
Smithsonian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smithsonian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Austin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Austin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Austin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithsonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smithsonian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Austin's head.
Smithsonian wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithsonian with a nice head shot there.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Smithsonian pushes his legs off easily.
Smithsonian throwing strikes but missing.
Smithsonian stopping the sweep attempt from Austin.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Smithsonian pushes his legs off easily.
Smithsonian won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
Smithsonian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Austin dives on top into guard.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithsonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin passes Smithsonian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian is trying to control but can't.
Smithsonian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Austin wants to free his trapped foot but Smithsonian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Austin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smithsonian looking for submissions off his back.
Smithsonian is in trouble now - Austin has advanced to mount!
Austin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to control but Smithsonian wriggling away.
Austin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smithsonian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smithsonian throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Austin looking to control but Smithsonian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smithsonian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Austin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smithsonian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smithsonian and Austin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Austin advances to full mount.
That's four 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.
Smithsonian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smithsonian defends it well.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Smithsonian is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
Smithsonian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Smithsonian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smithsonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smithsonian is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
Smithsonian trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Austin dominated that round.
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.
Austin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smithsonian was covering up waiting for the punch and Austin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Smithsonian is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithsonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithsonian has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
Austin wants to control from the top but Smithsonian keeps moving.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithsonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smithsonian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Austin has Smithsonian in his guard.
Smithsonian works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard.
Austin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smithsonian wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Smithsonian pushes his legs off easily.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smithsonian passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin is trying to work for a sweep but Smithsonian has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian punching from mount but Austin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Austin tries to hold on but Smithsonian postures up.
Smithsonian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Austin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Austin shrugs it off.
Austin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Austin gets back to half guard.
Smithsonian stalling.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Austin wants to improve his position but Smithsonian is controlling well.
Smithsonian is trying to work for a kimura but Austin is defending well.
Smithsonian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austin is just riding it out for now. Smithsonian eventually gives up the hold.
Smithsonian is thwarting Austin's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Austin gets full guard.
Smithsonian preventing the sweep.
Austin has his foot on Smithsonian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithsonian works his way back into a safe position though.
Smithsonian looking to pass the guard.
Smithsonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithsonian throwing strikes but missing.
Smithsonian trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithsonian won't allow Austin to sweep him here.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buddy Austin will probably get the nod.
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. 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.
Smithsonian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smithsonian is trying to control the action in half guard but Austin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Austin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smithsonian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smithsonian's back!
Buddy Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Austin is trying to stick to Smithsonian's back but Smithsonian is turning into Austin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Austin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smithsonian.
Smithsonian controlling from the top position.
Austin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithsonian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin keeping full guard, as Smithsonian tries to pass.
Austin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smithsonian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smithsonian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smithsonian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Austin dives on top into guard.
Smithsonian looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Austin trying to control but Smithsonian is working from the bottom.
Johnny Smithsonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smithsonian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Austin defends it easily.
Smithsonian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Smithsonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smithsonian manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Smithsonian's guard.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Smithsonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smithsonian manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Smithsonian's guard.
Austin trying to control but Smithsonian is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithsonian is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Austin trying to control but Smithsonian is working from the bottom.
Smithsonian can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Austin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smithsonian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Smithsonian missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Austin trying to control the action but Smithsonian is working from the bottom.
Austin is really struggling to control Smithsonian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Austin stalling away here and it's allowed Smithsonian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Austin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithsonian tries to strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smithsonian with a poor takedown
and Austin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smithsonian wants to hit a switch here but Austin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smithsonian there!
Smithsonian is trying desperately to improve position.
Austin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smithsonian is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Austin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Austin!
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energy
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