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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pederson comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Natural Born Killer. Smith has chosen Smoke the Fire as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Pederson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Pederson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pederson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pederson lands a big elbow.
Smith wants to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Pederson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pederson working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith wants to control but Pederson is having none of it.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Pederson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pederson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith tries to control but Pederson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Pederson is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
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 Nick Pederson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Pederson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Pederson.
Pederson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pederson breaks the clinch.
Pederson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Pederson as Smith shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pederson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pederson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pederson get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pederson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pederson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pederson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith wants to stand but Pederson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pederson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pederson tries to get out of the position.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Pederson has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stands up from Pederson's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pederson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pederson is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnny Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
Pederson tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is keen to just control but Pederson is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pederson!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith trying to control but Pederson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pederson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pederson and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Pederson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Pederson tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pederson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pederson gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pederson is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pederson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Pederson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pederson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pederson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Pederson's guard.
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 trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Johnny Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pederson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Pederson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pederson get back to his feet.
Pederson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Nick Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pederson circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pederson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!
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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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