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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sally Smacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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136 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sally Smacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smacker looks for a takedown but Strauss sprawls well.
Smacker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smacker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strauss's waist but Strauss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smacker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Smacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Smacker keeps it at a distance.
Smacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Smacker prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Smacker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smacker trying to stall but Strauss improves his position.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Smacker backwards.
Smacker missing with knees to the body.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smacker controls his hands.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Smacker is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strauss is pressed up against the cage. Smacker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strauss down to the mat. Strauss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smacker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smacker shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smacker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smacker shoots in but Strauss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smacker is breathing heavily.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Strauss tries to work over Smacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smacker manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strauss stays in close to Smacker's body and controls the position.
Strauss wanted to stand there but Smacker had control of the position.
Smacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strauss controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Smacker keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Strauss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smacker backwards.
Smacker is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smacker has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Strauss to work.
Smacker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss tries a body shot but Smacker blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smacker tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Smacker drops back down to his feet.
Strauss is pressed up against the cage. Smacker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strauss down to the mat. Strauss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smacker darts in and clinches Strauss up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strauss.
Smacker prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss tries to work over Smacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tries to work over Smacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smacker has had enough of the clinch but Strauss keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Good body shot from Strauss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Smacker controls the action.
Strauss digs a right hand into Smacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smacker's gas tank.
Strauss presses Smacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smacker blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smacker or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smacker or not.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Smacker's takedown attempt.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smacker backwards.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss avoiding damage.
Strauss tries to work over Smacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniel Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smacker can't get the takedown.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss is leaning against Smacker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Smacker's ribcage. Smacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
Strauss has Smacker pushed against the cage.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Strauss avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss stalling in the clinch.
Strauss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Smacker controls his hands.
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strauss tries to work over Smacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smacker.
Smacker is trying to drag Strauss to the mat but Strauss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Smacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Smacker avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smacker prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Stalling in the clinch from Strauss.
Strauss gets underhooks to prevent Smacker's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss presses Smacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strauss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Strauss.
Smacker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
Smacker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Smacker circles away.
Strauss has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss is leaning against Smacker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smacker up against the cage.
Strauss scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss is working Smacker over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss has Smacker pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Strauss pushes Smacker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss works on Smacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniel Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smacker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sally Smacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strauss 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Strauss!
Daniel Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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