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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson Smith tries for a takedown but Mike Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike Smith swivels and escapes.
Mike Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson Smith.
Mike Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson Smith.
Mike Smith misses with a looping right.
Mike Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Jackson Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mike Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson Smith checks the leg kick.
Jackson Smith shoots in and bounces Mike Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson Smith wants to pass the guard but Mike Smith is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Mike Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mike Smith keeping moving, preventing Jackson Smith from controlling successfully.
Jackson Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mike Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson Smith's guard.
Jackson Smith wants to sweep here but Mike Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mike Smith escapes and throws Jackson Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson Smith tries to buck Mike Smith off but Mike Smith is having none of it.
Jackson Smith gets back to half guard.
Mike Smith content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mike Smith is thwarting Jackson Smith's attempts to control the position.
Mike Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson Smith controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson Smith wants to improve his position but Mike Smith is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mike Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike Smith as he avoids it easily.
Mike Smith misses with the combination.
Mike Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Mike Smith misses with the combination.
A combination from Mike Smith does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mike Smith misses.
Mike Smith is breathing heavily.
Mike Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mike Smith misses with an uppercut. Jackson Smith saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mike Smith keeping moving, preventing Jackson Smith from controlling successfully.
Jackson Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Smith trying to control but Mike Smith is working from the bottom.
Jackson Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mike Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson Smith.
Mike Smith wants to stand but Jackson Smith is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A choreographed right hand from Mike Smith misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson Smith forces Mike Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jackson Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson Smith tries for a takedown but Mike Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike Smith has had enough of the clinch but Jackson Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Mike Smith gets underhooks to prevent Jackson Smith's takedown attempt.
Jackson Smith tries to pull guard but Mike Smith won't allow it.
Mike Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson Smith keeps control of Mike Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson Smith has double underhooks.
Jackson Smith tries to pull guard but Mike Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson Smith drops back down to his feet.
Jackson Smith wants to break free but Mike Smith has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mike Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson Smith fails to land the takedown.
Mike Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Mike Smith misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mike Smith circles away.
Mike Smith throws a series of punches but Jackson Smith moves out of range.
Mike Smith missing with a left hand there. Jackson Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike Smith.
Jackson Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mike Smith's waist but Mike Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson Smith off to one side.
Jackson Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mike Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mike Smith throws out a leg kick but Jackson Smith moves out of range and Mike Smith only half commits.
Mike Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Mike Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mike Smith defends it well.
Jackson Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Smith is looking for a sweep. Jackson Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson Smith trying to control the action but Mike Smith is working from the bottom.
Jackson Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mike Smith defending well though.
Mike Smith is in trouble now - Jackson Smith has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson Smith looking to control but Mike Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mike Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mike Smith!
Jackson Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mike Smith stacks Jackson Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mike Smith!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Smith tries to control but Mike Smith manages to take his back.
Jackson Smith tries to roll but Mike Smith sticks to his back.
What can Jackson Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson Smith tries to escape but Mike Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Mike Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mike Smith is hanging on to Jackson Smith's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Smith.
I've got Mike Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
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energy
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hype
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