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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Smiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 New York, Norman Smiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiley misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dzhugashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Smiley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiley shoots in and drives through. Dzhugashvili sprawls well.
Dzhugashvili throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhugashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smiley could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smiley just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Dzhugashvili does no damage.
Smiley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smiley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dzhugashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smiley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Dzhugashvili does no damage.
Smiley throws a series of strikes that have Dzhugashvili backpedaling.
Smiley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smiley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dzhugashvili trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smiley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dzhugashvili manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Smiley is trying to control. Dzhugashvili wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dzhugashvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smiley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dzhugashvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smiley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smiley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smiley connects with a nice short shot to Dzhugashvili's temple.
Smiley trying to control the action but Dzhugashvili is working from the bottom.
Smiley lands strikes from half guard.
Smiley trying to control from half guard but Dzhugashvili is working away.
Smiley is really struggling to control Dzhugashvili but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smiley trying to advance position but Dzhugashvili counters by regaining guard.
Smiley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dzhugashvili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smiley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dzhugashvili has momentary wrist control but Smiley slips an elbow through the middle.
Smiley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzhugashvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiley postures up in Dzhugashvili's guard and throws a big left but Dzhugashvili blocks it.
Dzhugashvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Smiley throws and elbow that misses. Dzhugashvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smiley's guard. Nice move by Dzhugashvili!
Smiley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dzhugashvili is now in half guard.
Smiley is pressing down on Dzhugashvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smiley wants to sweep here but Dzhugashvili controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norman Smiley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dzhugashvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dzhugashvili, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Dzhugashvili.
A shot to the liver by Dzhugashvili. Beautiful body shot.
Smiley misses with a right hand
and Dzhugashvili counters with a three punch combo that has Smiley backing up. Smiley nods at Dzhugashvili to acknowledge the strikes.
Smiley slips a jab and a cross from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiley swings widly with a right hand
and Smiley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiley throws a right hand that misses
and Dzhugashvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dzhugashvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smiley throws out the jab.
Smiley slips a jab and a cross from Dzhugashvili.
Smiley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dzhugashvili's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dzhugashvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dzhugashvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smiley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dzhugashvili counters with a three punch combo that has Smiley backing up. Smiley nods at Dzhugashvili to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Dzhugashvili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smiley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Dzhugashvili - just one landing.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dzhugashvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiley misses with a body punch
and Dzhugashvili counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smiley fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiley walks into a stiff left hand from Dzhugashvili.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smiley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smiley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzhugashvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzhugashvili keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dzhugashvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiley.
Dzhugashvili displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Norman Smiley has been cut.
Smiley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dzhugashvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Smiley's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dzhugashvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dzhugashvili drops Smiley with a beautiful combination! Smiley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dzhugashvili is looking for the KO!
Dzhugashvili swinging wildly here.
A jab from Smiley misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Dzhugashvili.
Smiley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzhugashvili drops Smiley with a beautiful combination! Smiley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dzhugashvili is looking for the KO!
Smiley is rocked!
Smiley misses with a jab to the body
and Dzhugashvili counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili stuns Smiley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dzhugashvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smiley in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norman Smiley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dzhugashvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smiley.
Dzhugashvili connects with a body shot.
Dzhugashvili drops Smiley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smiley looks back up at him and smiles so Dzhugashvili waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Smiley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dzhugashvili scores with a counter punch that sends Smiley to the canvas! Dzhugashvili smells blood - he's punishing Smiley with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smiley has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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