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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Krueger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Smithson's chin.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duke Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krueger trying to control here.
Krueger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smithson.
Krueger keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krueger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Krueger is holding on to half guard well.
Duke Krueger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smithson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krueger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smithson!
Krueger avoids the attempt from Smithson to control.
Krueger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smithson tries to hold on but Krueger pushes him away.
Krueger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smithson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smithson and Krueger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is trying to control Krueger's posture but Krueger avoids it.
Krueger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smithson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krueger laying and praying for a moment but Smithson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smithson wants to stand but Krueger is controlling the position.
Smithson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krueger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smithson on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smithson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krueger manages to get himself to full guard.
Smithson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smithson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krueger's guard.
Smithson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krueger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smithson has Krueger in his guard.
Smithson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Duke Krueger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krueger shoots and misses
and Smithson counters with a shoot takedown. Krueger fights it but they end up in guard.
Krueger controls Smithson momentarily but Smithson frees himself.
Krueger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smithson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krueger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smithson wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Krueger managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Duke Krueger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smithson wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smithson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krueger controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willy Smithson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Krueger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smithson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smithson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smithson postures up.
Smithson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smithson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krueger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krueger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krueger!
You can see the frustration on Smithson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson dodges the ground and pound from Krueger.
Smithson manages to get back to half guard.
Smithson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smithson.
Smithson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krueger is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smithson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Smithson.
Smithson working for a triangle but Krueger defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Smithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smithson wants to clinch
so Krueger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smithson has his foot on Krueger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krueger works his way back into a safe position though.
Krueger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson trying to strike off his back.
Krueger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smithson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smithson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willy Smithson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
Krueger postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Duke Krueger just wasn't active enough.
Smithson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smithson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smithson wants to pass the guard but Krueger is keeping the position.
Smithson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krueger trying to control the position.
Smithson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smithson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Duke Krueger.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Smithson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Krueger blocking the ground and pound.
Smithson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smithson looking to ground and pound but Krueger is blocking nicely.
Smithson controlling the position easily from mount.
Smithson is landing with some decent strikes but Krueger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Krueger keeps the fight on the outside.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krueger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Krueger can't do much from the bottom here.
Smithson throws a strike aimed at the side of Krueger's head but Krueger avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smithson trying to control the action but Krueger is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Smithson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smithson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Smithson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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