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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fatts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit Em Up by Tupac. Smith has chosen ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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188 cm
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200 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fatts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fatts throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Fatts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fatts is in Smith's guard.
Fatts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatts is stalling in the full guard.
Fatts trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trevor Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fatts shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith avoids the body shot from Fatts.
Fatts on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fatts.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fatts avoids them all with ease.
Fatts swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fatts checks a leg kick.
Trevor Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fatts somewhat.
Fatts walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Fatts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Fatts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatts off to one side.
Fatts takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fatts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Fatts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Fatts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a head kick but Fatts moves out of range.
Fatts shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Fatts 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.
Fatts blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith clobbers Fatts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fatts doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but Fatts keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Fatts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fatts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fatts wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith presses Fatts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fatts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Smith.
It looks like Jay Fatts has been cut.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fatts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fatts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith drops Fatts onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fatts is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fatts is rocked!
Fatts has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oh Fatts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fatts seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fatts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fatts's face.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith drops Fatts with a big knee straight up the middle! Fatts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Fatts moved away.
Fatts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fatts's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Fatts.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Fatts thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Fatts tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fatts.
Decent striking displayed by Fatts there.
Fatts moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatts keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatts blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to slow Fatts down by chopping away at his legs.
Fatts tries to clinch
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fatts wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatts avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fatts wants to break free but Smith has control.
Fatts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is looking to clinch but Fatts is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
That's time! Fatts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fatts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith clinches but Fatts breaks the clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Fatts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fatts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatts is working hard here to advance position.
Fatts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fatts slips nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts not doing much here.
Fatts thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Fatts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fatts is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fatts is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Fatts is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Fatts wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fatts is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevor Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fatts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fatts shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fatts shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Fatts's knee but Fatts avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fatts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fatts is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith wants to clinch up but Fatts keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith tries to move into range but Fatts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Smith misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fatts. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Fatts avoids it.
Fatts dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Fatts's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatts is defended easily by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay Fatts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Fatts moves his leg out of the way.
Fatts shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith avoids the body shot from Fatts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trevor Smith.
I've got Smith 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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