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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Koey Nagata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by ''More Human Than Human'' by White Zombie. Jose Koey Nagata acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Koey Nagata!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagata throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagata to the mat! Nagata manages to get full guard.
Smith pushing down on Nagata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nagata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nagata is trying to stand.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagata is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Nagata is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagata wants to get back to his feet.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagata's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nagata duly obliges.
Nagata throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Nagata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jose Koey Nagata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body punch but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagata throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Nagata 's knee.
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nagata looks gassed!
Nagata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Nagata shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Nagata is predictable there
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nagata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagata's calf.
Smith is looking to slow Nagata down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Nagata scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagata stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Nagata misses
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Nagata in his tracks momentarily.
Smith tries to bum rush Nagata with a series of wild strikes but Nagata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Nagata.
A punch combination from Nagata misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Nagata lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagata's calf.
Nagata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Nagata does no damage.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a front kick.
Smith feints and then cracks Nagata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagata down.
Nagata throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Nagata's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Nagata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Nagata in his tracks momentarily.
Nagata throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagata throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nagata.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Nagata is predictable there
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Nagata was not able to check.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagata.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Nagata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smith throws a front kick that sends Nagata stumbling back into the cage.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagata dodges the punch combination from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith cracks the inside of Nagata's front leg.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagata.
Nagata tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagata's knee momentarily.
Nagata throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagata jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagata looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Nagata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws the left hand but Nagata avoids the punch easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagata is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Nagata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off.
Nagata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darren Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagata throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagata.
Nagata is breathing heavily.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagata tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Nagata.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith misses with a hook. Nagata ducked under it nicely.
Smith is looking to wear down Nagata with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagata throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nagata moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses the jab.
Nagata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Nagata was not able to check.
Nagata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagata tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nagata looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Nagata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagata throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Nagata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagata misses with a double jab
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagata is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Nagata misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Nagata was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Nagata.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nagata down.
Nagata ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nagata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagata throws a combination that misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nagata really felt that one!
Nagata misses with a double jab.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Nagata does no damage.
Darren Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Nagata misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nagata throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Nagata looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nagata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nagata down.
Smith keeps Nagata at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws a hook but Nagata blocks it.
Nagata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nagata.
Nagata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Nagata misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nagata.
Nagata throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Nagata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darren Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Koey Nagata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
A big right from Smith misses.
Some wild striking there from Nagata.
Smith scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Nagata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagata misses with the body kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nagata's calf.
Nagata tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nagata down.
No joy there for Nagata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagata misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Nagata in the body.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagata misses with a wild combination.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Nagata's torso.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nagata.
A low kick from Nagata is predictable there
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Nagata 's knee.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A left and a right from Nagata both land. Nice combination.
Nagata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Nagata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith cracks the inside of Nagata's front leg.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagata's head backwards.
Nagata throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Nagata down.
Smith swings for the body but Nagata moves out of range.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagata. That did some damage!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagata. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Nagata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Nagata dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Nagata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith keeps Nagata at a distance using the push kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nagata.
Nagata fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith feints and then cracks Nagata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagata down.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagata tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith lands a jab to Nagata's midsection.
Nagata misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Nagata fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagata is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith works over Nagata with some ground and pound from guard.
Jose Koey Nagata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagata has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Smith!
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