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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holyfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith passes Holyfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Holyfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control. Holyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holyfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holyfield actively working from the bottom here.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Holyfield gets full guard.
Holyfield has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is working Holyfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up over Holyfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield 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 lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Holyfield's brow.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Holyfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holyfield manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Holyfield's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holyfield has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Smith working over Holyfield with some ground and pound. Holyfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith working Holyfield over with strikes.
Holyfield manages to get to full guard.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working the ground and pound.
Holyfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith cracks Holyfield with a big elbow.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith trying to control the action but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Heath Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Holyfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Holyfield's temple.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holyfield's legs.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Holyfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith wants to control but Holyfield is keeping him busy.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holyfield is trying to improve his position.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Holyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith cracks Holyfield with a big elbow.
Holyfield wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holyfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Holyfield get back to his feet.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Holyfield ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Smith throws a right and a left that Holyfield avoids nicely.
Holyfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holyfield trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holyfield keeps working.
Holyfield tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Holyfield takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith cracks Holyfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Holyfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is working Holyfield over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holyfield is looking to reverse the position.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holyfield some visible discomfort.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries for a kimura but Holyfield is defending well.
Holyfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Holyfield is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Holyfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Holyfield off. It looks like it's working - Holyfield slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Smith displaying calm under pressure there.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holyfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holyfield throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Holyfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keen to just control but Holyfield is a slippery customer.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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