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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenton Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenton Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Mickey McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarthy lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy looks gassed!
Smith shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCarthy's thigh. McCarthy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
McCarthy wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
McCarthy pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarthy tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarthy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but McCarthy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is trying to control the position but McCarthy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenton Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Smith fails with the takedown.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenton Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Lenton Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Smith shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCarthy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCarthy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCarthy!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
McCarthy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
McCarthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Nice combo by McCarthy! Oh, that's hurt him - Smith falls to the canvas and McCarthy follows him into side control.
Smith is rocked!
McCarthy decides to stand back up. McCarthy steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith forces the positional change into back control.
Lenton Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith is looking to control McCarthy but McCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
McCarthy tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCarthy is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCarthy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey McCarthy!
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hype
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