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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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282 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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258 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a straight right. Holyshit didn't see that one coming.
Holyshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Slopey Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyshit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Holyshit blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyshit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Holyshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a right hand that Holyshit ducks under and follows up with a left that Holyshit also avoids with ease.
Holyshit misses with a wild body shot.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Holyshit scores with a jab to the head.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Holyshit!
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holyshit doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Holyshit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holyshit is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Holyshit reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Holyshit in close to his closed guard and prevents Holyshit from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holyshit is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith is trying to control the position but Holyshit postures up.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Holyshit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Holyshit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control but Holyshit passes into side control!
Holyshit decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holyshit throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holyshit fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses the body punch
and Holyshit counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holyshit's head.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a double jab.
Holyshit throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holyshit.
Holyshit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Holyshit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holyshit throws a lazy head kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holyshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Holyshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holyshit throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Holyshit in his tracks momentarily.
Holyshit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Holyshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 throws a leg kick
and Holyshit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Holyshit defending well.
Holyshit is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Holyshit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but Holyshit is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyshit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Holyshit is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Holyshit dodges it nicely.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holyshit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith thows a huge punch but Holyshit dodges it nicely.
Slopey Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holyshit is trying to get back to full guard.
Holyshit wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holyshit's head.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Holyshit is working away.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holyshit kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holyshit moves into full guard.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Holyshit pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Holyshit is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Holyshit sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyshit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slopey Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holyshit throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Holyshit blocks a jab.
Smith connects with a right hand. Holyshit shakes it off.
Smith lands a head kick. Holyshit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Holyshit's leg but Holyshit calmly moves out of range.
Smith checks a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Holyshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith tries to move into range but Holyshit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Holyshit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a low kick as Holyshit jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holyshit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holyshit defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Holyshit looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 the position from guard on top but Holyshit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyshit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is fighting to break Holyshit's control of his arms but Holyshit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holyshit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Slopey Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holyshit looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyshit, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Holyshit is working from the bottom.
Slopey Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holyshit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a head kick by Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Holyshit.
Holyshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith checks a low kick from Holyshit.
Holyshit walks into a left hand.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Holyshit is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evander Holyshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyshit avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slopey Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slopey Smith!
In his post fight interview, Slopey Smith gave a big smile as he said 'I ...won? Hey y'all I won! And I get paid for this??? Whoaaaa!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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