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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahva Luu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahva Luu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Luu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luu pinned against the cage. Luu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu clinches.
Luu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Luu as Smith shoots in.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luu tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luu to the ground. Luu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Luu.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luu misses with a two punch combination.
Luu throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Kahva Luu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luu lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luu pinned against the cage. Luu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Luu's guard.
Luu is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Luu can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith stops Luu from getting back to his feet.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Luu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Luu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahva Luu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luu throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Barry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luu tries to clinch up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Luu.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luu tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luu to the ground. Luu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Luu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luu is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luu is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Luu circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Luu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Luu which made him look bad.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luu's waist but Luu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luu rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Luu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Luu. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luu as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab-cross combination lands for Luu and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Luu follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahva Luu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Luu walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Luu swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smith's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kahva Luu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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