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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Breathe. Gunner Hansen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Smith's chin.
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168 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
26
166 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansen. Hansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Hansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Hansen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Hansen misses with a jab to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Hansen backpedaling.
Hansen tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen slips a jab from Smith.
Hansen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyle Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hansen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
Hansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith cracks Hansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hansen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hansen with an uppercut!
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Hansen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Hansen walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hansen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith lunges at Hansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hansen's hand.
Hansen is rocked!
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Gunner Hansen has been cut.
Hansen with a poor takedown
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Hansen to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Hansen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hansen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Smith!
Kyle Smith is the new lightweight champion!
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