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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zubersoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zubersoft has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Kyle Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Zubersoft!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubersoft walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Zubersoft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zubersoft with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Zubersoft taking a breather.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubersoft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubersoft tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zubersoft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Zubersoft ducks under and follows up with a left that Zubersoft also avoids with ease.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zubersoft counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Zubersoft to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks to land a combination but Zubersoft avoids it well.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Zubersoft counters by clinching up.
Zubersoft keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubersoft with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zubersoft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zubersoft moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Zubersoft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zubersoft moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Zubersoft.
Zubersoft effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Zubersoft.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Zubersoft works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zubersoft lands with a left to the head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zubersoft manages to break the clinch.
David Zubersoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubersoft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zubersoft's head backwards.
Zubersoft rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubersoft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Zubersoft manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubersoft throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zubersoft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zubersoft throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Zubersoft is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubersoft trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zubersoft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zubersoft throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubersoft loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zubersoft shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Zubersoft 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.
Zubersoft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zubersoft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with the combination.
Zubersoft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zubersoft ducks down to avoid it.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
Zubersoft moves into the clinch successfully.
Zubersoft lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubersoft is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubersoft counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubersoft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubersoft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to break free.
Zubersoft stalling against the cage.
Zubersoft wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zubersoft feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Zubersoft wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Zubersoft forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Zubersoft.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zubersoft working Smith over with knees to the body.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Zubersoft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubersoft misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zubersoft gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft taking a breather.
Zubersoft prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Zubersoft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Zubersoft, against the cage.
A short right from Zubersoft.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow strike.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubersoft looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zubersoft has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Zubersoft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zubersoft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Zubersoft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to break free but Zubersoft pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zubersoft lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubersoft lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zubersoft connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Zubersoft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Zubersoft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubersoft creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zubersoft lands an uppercut.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft lands a body shot.
Zubersoft lands an uppercut.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zubersoft is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zubersoft.
Zubersoft throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Zubersoft pulls Smith into guard.
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!
Zubersoft trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Zubersoft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith stands and steps away. Zubersoft gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Zubersoft misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith slips under a jab from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft has managed to clinch.
Zubersoft throws a head punch that misses.
Zubersoft looking to stall.
Zubersoft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zubersoft creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zubersoft trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Zubersoft tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith pushes Zubersoft away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zubersoft gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zubersoft looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zubersoft tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zubersoft doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zubersoft misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith punishes Zubersoft's body with a nice straight punch.
Zubersoft slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Zubersoft ducked under it nicely.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zubersoft.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubersoft counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zubersoft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zubersoft looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zubersoft wants to stall.
Zubersoft lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Zubersoft jumps guard but Smith stands there with Zubersoft around his waist. Zubersoft gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zubersoft creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zubersoft scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zubersoft pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow strike.
Zubersoft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zubersoft pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zubersoft lands a nice shot to the body.
Zubersoft leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft working aggressively here.
Zubersoft lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zubersoft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubersoft has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zubersoft tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zubersoft lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
David Zubersoft seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling him.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubersoft has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Zubersoft.
Zubersoft manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zubersoft tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Zubersoft doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to bum rush Zubersoft with a series of wild strikes but Zubersoft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zubersoft to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zubersoft thows a big elbow that misses.
Zubersoft is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zubersoft trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubersoft throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Zubersoft slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Zubersoft dodges the punch combination from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubersoft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Zubersoft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zubersoft is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zubersoft scores with a head kick.
Zubersoft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses the body punch
and Zubersoft counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Zubersoft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Zubersoft keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubersoft has double underhooks.
Zubersoft effectively controlling the action here.
Smith tries to circle away but Zubersoft has him pinned against the cage.
Zubersoft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Zubersoft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zubersoft 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zubersoft!
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