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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Muggerud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence Muggerud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Muggerud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Muggerud is looking to improve his position.
Muggerud has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Muggerud is having none of it.
Muggerud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muggerud tries to get out of the position.
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.
Muggerud is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muggerud is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muggerud is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith trying to control but Muggerud is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Muggerud misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a one two combo.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muggerud throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Muggerud fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Muggerud duly obliges.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Muggerud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Muggerud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Muggerud could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Muggerud.
Smith keeps control of Muggerud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Muggerud shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence Muggerud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Muggerud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Muggerud looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Muggerud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Muggerud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Muggerud backwards.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith pushes Muggerud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Muggerud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Muggerud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith swinging wilding here.
Muggerud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Muggerud stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Muggerud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Muggerud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence Muggerud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muggerud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Muggerud.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Muggerud.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries to bum rush Muggerud with a series of wild strikes but Muggerud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muggerud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
Smith moves into the clinch.
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!
Muggerud wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Muggerud is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muggerud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Muggerud tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muggerud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muggerud gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muggerud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muggerud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Muggerud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muggerud off to one side.
No luck for Muggerud with that takedown attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Muggerud avoids them all with ease.
Smith is looking to clinch but Muggerud is avoiding it.
Muggerud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muggerud misses with a double jab.
Lawrence Muggerud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muggerud backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muggerud!
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muggerud misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muggerud won't be happy with that.
Muggerud takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muggerud is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Muggerud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Muggerud shows good takedown defense.
Muggerud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muggerud misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muggerud won't be happy with that.
Muggerud tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Muggerud get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muggerud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muggerud misses with a series of wild punches.
Muggerud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Muggerud misses with the combination.
Smith clinches.
Muggerud is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Muggerud is trying to break free.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muggerud stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Muggerud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Muggerud or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Muggerud avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muggerud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Muggerud.
A combination from Muggerud does no damage.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Muggerud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muggerud throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence Muggerud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Muggerud throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Muggerud.
Muggerud misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muggerud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Muggerud persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Muggerud misses.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muggerud circles away.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Muggerud tries a head kick but it misses.
Muggerud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Muggerud misses with a double jab.
Muggerud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muggerud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muggerud fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muggerud.
Muggerud misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Muggerud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muggerud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muggerud throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Muggerud backing up. Muggerud nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Muggerud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a right and a left that Muggerud avoids nicely.
Muggerud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Muggerud does no damage.
Smith rushes Muggerud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muggerud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muggerud gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muggerud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Muggerud looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Muggerud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muggerud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muggerud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Muggerud does no damage.
Muggerud misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence Muggerud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith forces Muggerud back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Smith!
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energy
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hype
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