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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diabolic- Soldier's Logic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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146 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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147 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindback shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lindback was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lindback throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lindback looking to ground and pound but Smithy is blocking nicely.
Lindback looking to control but Smithy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lindback punching from mount but Smithy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lindback throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lindback pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smithy is desperately trying to improve his position but Lindback has a good base and remains in mount.
Lindback landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindback throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lindback has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback dominating with strikes here.
Smithy tries to hold on but Lindback pushes him away.
Lindback misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lindback controlling the pace for now.
Lindback putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smithy blocking the ground and pound.
Lindback can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smithy is looking to escape.
Smithy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lindback.
Lindback will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy is bucking up trying to escape but Lindback cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smithy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindback looking to control but Smithy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lindback looking to finish with strikes here!
Lindback goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smithy turns into him and now he's in Lindback's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lindback keeping full guard, as Smithy tries to pass.
Lindback is trying to control the position but Smithy postures up.
Smithy wants to control from the top but Lindback keeps moving.
Lindback had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smithy defends it easily.
Lindback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindback is looking for a triangle but Smithy pushes his legs off easily.
Lindback keeping moving, preventing Smithy from controlling successfully.
Lindback scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Lindback has control of Smithy's left arm, preventing Smithy from doing any damage.
Smithy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smithy trying to control but Lindback is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindback is pulling down on Smithy's head. It's preventing any offense from Smithy, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timmy Smithy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lindback.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smithy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lindback checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lindback.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindback throws a sloppy head kick and Smithy moves out of range easily.
Timmy Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy throws a hook but Lindback avoids it easily.
Smithy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smithy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smithy throws a shot from downtown. Lindback moves away and avoids it.
Lindback shoots in and gets a takedown into Smithy's guard.
Lindback is looking to advance position but Smithy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smithy looking to finish with strikes here!
Smithy controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lindback tries to get to full guard but Smithy has control of the leg.
Smithy trying to mount his opponent but Lindback defends it.
Smithy throwing shots but Lindback is blocking nicely.
Lindback looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindback wants to control but Smithy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindback wants to improve his position but Smithy is controlling well.
Smithy is trying to control. Lindback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaf Lindback overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smithy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smithy trying to control from Lindback's half guard. Lindback has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smithy content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Timmy Smithy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smithy is looking to clinch.
Jab from Smithy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindback.
A shot to the liver by Smithy. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback throws a low kick, looking for Smithy's leg but Smithy calmly moves out of range.
Lindback fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smithy is out of range.
Lindback looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smithy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smithy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lindback takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smithy.
Smithy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smithy digs a good hook to Lindback's body.
Lindback closes the distance and clinches up with Smithy, looking for a takedown. Lindback pushes Smithy against the cage but Smithy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindback avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Smithy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmy Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lindback blocks the low kick.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindback shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smithy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smithy controlling his opponent.
Lindback taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy lands a heavy elbow.
Lindback tries to reverse the position but Smithy maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lindback's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smithy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smithy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithy throws a hook to the side of Lindback's head but Lindback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindback tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithy swivels and escapes.
Smithy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smithy avoids the body shot from Lindback.
Smithy stuffs the takedown.
Lindback on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smithy. Smithy obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindback misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Smithy.
Smithy tries to clinch but Lindback is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Smithy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithy misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindback throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smithy was covering up waiting for the punch and Lindback finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback throwing strikes from guard but Smithy blocks nicely.
Lindback trying to control but Smithy is working from the bottom.
Lindback throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindback trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindback scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smithy trying to control the position.
Lindback tries to free his leg and advance position but Smithy is retaining full guard.
Lindback with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lindback lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithy keeping moving, preventing Lindback from controlling successfully.
Smithy wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindback wants to control from the top but Smithy keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustaf Lindback wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lindback moves out of range of the leg kick from Smithy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy throws a lazy head kick
and Lindback counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smithy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smithy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindback pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smithy lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smithy.
Smithy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lindback doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithy lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
Smithy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindback.
Lindback gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smithy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Smithy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Smithy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smithy 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Smithy!
Timmy Smithy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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