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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Tolerance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zero Tolerance was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Tolerance!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Tolerance tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Tolerance can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Tolerance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tolerance tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Tolerance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tolerance lands a body shot.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolerance.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolerance cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Tolerance tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tolerance back against the cage.
Tolerance wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tolerance has him pressed against the cage.
Tolerance should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tolerance wants a takedown but no success here.
Blake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Tolerance.
Tolerance tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tolerance back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tolerance takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tolerance gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tolerance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tolerance stalling.
Ground and pound from Tolerance.
Tolerance trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tolerance not doing much here.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolerance drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tolerance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tolerance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tolerance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Tolerance pushes his legs off easily.
Tolerance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolerance lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolerance must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolerance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Tolerance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolerance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tolerance misses with a body shot.
Tolerance moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolerance is defending well for now.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tolerance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tolerance stalling against the cage.
Tolerance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but Tolerance won't allow it.
Tolerance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tolerance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Tolerance tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Tolerance back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Zero Tolerance has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tolerance closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Tolerance getting side control.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tolerance pulls his head out easily.
Tolerance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tolerance wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith won't allow Tolerance to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tolerance in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Tolerance has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolerance is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zero Tolerance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zero Tolerance's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith looks to land a combination. Tolerance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tolerance blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Tolerance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Zero Tolerance's cut even more.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tolerance has the dominant position.
Tolerance breaks the clinch.
Tolerance closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolerance trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Tolerance decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Blake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolerance.
Tolerance uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolerance bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolerance is looking to clinch.
Tolerance avoids the body shot from Smith.
Tolerance tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tolerance closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Tolerance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Tolerance has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Tolerance manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tolerance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tolerance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Tolerance is controlling him
Tolerance content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolerance wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolerance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Tolerance.
Tolerance blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Tolerance counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolerance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tolerance's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith trying to hold on to Tolerance's head to control him but Tolerance postures up.
Tolerance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tolerance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Tolerance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tolerance looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zero Tolerance.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolerance blocks a head kick by Smith.
Tolerance lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into rage.
Tolerance avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Tolerance moves out of range.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tolerance finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolerance throws a shot to the body.
Tolerance feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Tolerance changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tolerance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tolerance looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zero Tolerance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zero Tolerance's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tolerance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Tolerance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tolerance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith trying to hold on to Tolerance's head to control him but Tolerance postures up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tolerance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolerance lands a nice short elbow.
Tolerance is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolerance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Tolerance is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tolerance darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tolerance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Tolerance.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tolerance just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Tolerance is controlling the position.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tolerance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tolerance presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tolerance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolerance is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tolerance is defending well for now.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Tolerance.
Blake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Tolerance.
Tolerance is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Tolerance manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolerance stops Smith from standing up.
Zero Tolerance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolerance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tolerance has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Tolerance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tolerance postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolerance slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolerance lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tolerance stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith tries to buck Tolerance off but Tolerance is having none of it.
Tolerance controlling the position.
Tolerance tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four 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.
Smith tries to buck Tolerance off but Tolerance is having none of it.
Tolerance controlling the position from side mount.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith prevents Tolerance from improving his position.
Tolerance gets back to full guard.
Tolerance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zero Tolerance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolerance pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zero Tolerance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tolerance winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zero Tolerance!
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energy
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hype
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