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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck. Chamakh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robyn - Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Slopey Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jab from Smith.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamakh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chamakh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chamakh checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick as Chamakh jumps back.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chamakh moved away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slopey Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Chamakh dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Chamakh avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Chamakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
so Chamakh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chamakh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chamakh slips nicely into half guard.
Chamakh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Chamakh is controlling well.
Chamakh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chamakh wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chamakh defends well.
Chamakh throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamakh is keeping the position for now.
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.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chamakh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thumps Chamakh with a low kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chamakh circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Chamakh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chamakh landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
Chamakh postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Chamakh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chamakh has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Chamakh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chamakh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chamakh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chamakh stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Chamakh cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working for a triangle but Chamakh defends it easily.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
Chamakh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chamakh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chamakh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith has his foot on Chamakh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chamakh works his way back into a safe position though.
Chamakh trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chamakh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chamakh looking to pass the guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Chamakh defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slopey Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Chamakh's front leg but catches the back leg as Chamakh tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Chamakh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chamakh with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chamakh keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Chamakh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chamakh shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Chamakh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chamakh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith working for a triangle but Chamakh defends it easily.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Chamakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh preventing the sweep.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chamakh!
Chamakh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chamakh manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Chamakh, under a barage of strikes from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chamakh to regain full guard.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Chamakh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chamakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chamakh with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chamakh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chamakh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chamakh moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh fails with the takedown.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamakh.
Slopey Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chamakh slips the punch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Chamakh takes one on the button.
Chamakh blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Chamakh or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Chamakh moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Slopey Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Chamakh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tries to clinch but Chamakh is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Chamakh circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slopey Smith had his way with Karim Chamakh in that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Chamakh is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chamakh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to clinch but Chamakh is avoiding it.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chamakh keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamakh.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Slopey Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamakh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Slopey Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamakh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chamakh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith controls Chamakh momentarily but Chamakh frees himself.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chamakh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chamakh!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chamakh tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to finish Chamakh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chamakh!
Chamakh blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chamakh is looking to escape.
Chamakh holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slopey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slopey Smith!
Slopey Smith retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Slopey Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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