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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
The fighters circling - Ware throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ware fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ware avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Good shot there by Ware.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Ware gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware 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.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ware trying to control the position.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Ware is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ware manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Ware's guard.
Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ware avoids it.
Ware fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Ware to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ware.
Ware blocks the body kick.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Ware.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith tries to move into range but Ware moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ware counters with a nice uppercut.
Ware throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ware throws a good cross that connects.
Ware swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ware ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Ware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darren Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ware blocks a low kick nicely.
Ware is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ware is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
CoCo Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ware digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith thows a leg kick but Ware checks it
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Ware counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ware scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Ware is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ware clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ware bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Ware dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ware.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Ware catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ware.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Ware moves his leg out of the way.
Ware throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ware misses the jab.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ware lands a jab-cross combination.
Ware leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws and low kick but Ware moves out of range easily.
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Ware lands a head shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Ware counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
Ware throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Ware is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ware tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ware is looking to escape.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith looking to ground and pound but Ware is blocking nicely.
Ware is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
Ware wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Ware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ware looks a forlorn figure.
Ware tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but Ware is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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 CoCo Ware will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith checks a leg kick.
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Ware's legs.
Ware works the jab nicely.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ware counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
CoCo Ware is winning the standup battle so far.
Ware moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ware feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ware throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Ware takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Ware counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Ware checks a low kick from Smith.
Ware thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ware's knee momentarily.
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!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Ware moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ware sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ware avoids the head kick by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith slips under a jab from Ware.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Ware circles away easily
and Ware counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Ware misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ware has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ware and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Ware cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Ware stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Ware sees coming a mile off.
Ware misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Ware counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Ware clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws and low kick but Ware moves out of range easily.
Ware has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Ware's front leg with a kick but Ware checks it.
Ware lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Ware scores with a leg kick.
Ware throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ware scores with a nice strike.
Smith thumps Ware with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Ware.
Ware is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ware darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ware misses the jab.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Ware saw it coming and moves away.
Ware misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Ware's legs.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Ware there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith misses with a low kick as Ware jumps back.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
CoCo Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Smith.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ware scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Smith throws a low kick but Ware avoids it.
Ware misses with a looping left.
A big right from Ware misses.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ware lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
enabling Ware to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a leg kick.
Ware with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware misses with a looping right.
Ware will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ware has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ware and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ware throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Ware had his way with Darren Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ware takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith misses with the body kick
and Ware counters with a straight right hand.
Ware is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ware is able to avoid easily.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ware sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ware.
Ware lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Ware will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ware checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Ware counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ware counters with a two punch combo.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ware looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ware defends it nicely.
Ware throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Ware in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ware throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Ware counters with a straight right hand.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ware sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
CoCo Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ware stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
CoCo Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Smith.
A jab from Ware misses.
Ware moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Ware avoids it.
Darren Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ware counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
CoCo Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ware, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CoCo Ware!
CoCo Ware is the new light heavyweight champion!
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