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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strawwhot Luppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Strawwhot Luppy enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brendan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strawwhot Luppy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
Luppy is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brendan Smith just wasn't active enough.
Luppy tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luppy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're going to have a standup here because Brendan Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luppy looks gassed!
Luppy misses with an uppercut
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luppy's half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Luppy is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Luppy's guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Luppy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Luppy misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith rushes Luppy and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luppy uses from the top position.
Smith pulls Luppy in close to his closed guard and prevents Luppy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luppy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luppy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to Luppy's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brendan Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Luppy is in trouble!
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith throwing strikes here but Luppy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brendan Smith.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Luppy back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luppy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brendan Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luppy prevents Smith from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luppy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brendan Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luppy throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Luppy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brendan Smith just wasn't active enough.
Luppy misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing shots but Luppy is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Luppy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're going to have a standup here because Brendan Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luppy can do to turn this around?
Smith pushes Luppy up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith jumps guard and drags Luppy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luppy stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luppy won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
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.
Luppy wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strawwhot Luppy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Luppy is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Luppy's guard.
Brendan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Luppy misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Luppy shrugs it off.
Luppy misses with a left hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luppy cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luppy throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Brendan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luppy misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Strawwhot Luppy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brendan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Luppy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Luppy's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Smith!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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