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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wang's choice of entrance music: Minority - Green Day. 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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184 cm
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185 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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185 cm
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195 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Smith misses. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Wang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith scores with a head kick. Wang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Wang moves out of range of the strikes. Smith throws a leg kick that misses. Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A good leg kick by Smith. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Wang throws a sloppy head kick enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Wang misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away. Wang throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick from Wang lands but Smith takes it in his stride. Wang takes one to the chin there. Smith thows a body shot but no joy. Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot. Smith is looking to score with low kicks. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big left from Wang misses. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wang. Wang slips a jab from Smith. Wang misses with a wild body shot. Wang ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang wants to get back to full guard. Smith is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wang is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Wang wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Smith preventing the sweep. Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily. Wang trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ting Yan Wang. Smith misses with a low kick. Smith throws a leg kick but Wang checks it. Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wang blocks a low kick nicely. Wang lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Wang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wang misses with a left hand and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wang working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Wang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slopey Smith will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wang lands with a good body shot. Smith thumps Wang with a low kick. Smith cracks Wang with an open hand slap. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Smith digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs. Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. Smith cracks the inside of Wang's front leg. Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith avoids the body shot from Wang.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Wang sees coming a mile off. Wang walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Wang throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wang misses with a body kick. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Wang lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wang throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs. Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wang tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way. Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Smith avoids the body shot from Wang.
A lazy body kick from Smith and Wang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Wang misses with an uppercut. Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith blocks a jab. Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance. Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith misses with an uppercut. Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily. Wang looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Wang avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard. Smith won't allow Wang to get back to his feet. Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wang trying to control the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. Smith prevents Wang from getting back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wang wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. Smith forces his way into half guard. Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick. Smith throws a leg kick but Wang checks it. Wang looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Wang takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wang throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy. Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wang connects with the punch. A jab from Wang finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Smith wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Wang is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wang has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wang is trying to stand.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. Slopey Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wang looking for submissions off his back. Wang won't allow Smith to pass to mount. Smith is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Slopey Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wang shrugs it off. Smith with good strikes from the mount here! Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape. Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Wang is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Ting Yan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Slopey 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slopey Smith! Slopey Smith made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey y'all! Soooo whaddaya know, I got in shape and lost aaaaaaall that fat you know and now things are going pretty smoothly, eh? I might even buy myself a new manufactured home you know!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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