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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Give it Away blaring out of the sound system. Cedric Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Daniels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daniels.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Daniels. What's that going to do exactly?
Smith wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Daniels looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Smith tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 Austin Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips a jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith blocks the strikes from Daniels.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Daniels trying to control here.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Smith looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels can't escape the position.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daniels turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Smith distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniels thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith stands and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Daniels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Daniels!
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith breaks from Daniels's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith punching from mount but Daniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Daniels wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Smith has hold of Daniels's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Daniels manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cedric Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniels has worked his arm free - good work by Daniels!
Daniels prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daniels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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