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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Lock Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Lock Jaws had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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213 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lock Jaws! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Smith! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lock Jaws shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lock Jaws looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lock Jaws looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lock Jaws persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Lock Jaws get back to his feet. Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Smith swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Lock Jaws shoots in. Lock Jaws is breathing heavily. Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock Jaws, pushing him back against the cage. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lock Jaws circles away. Lock Jaws shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Smith is trying to break free. Smith gets through Lock Jaws's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lock Jaws closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lock Jaws on that attempt. Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. Smith stands up. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Lock Jaws takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith throws a series of punches but Lock Jaws moves out of range. Lock Jaws fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Trevor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lock Jaws walks into a stiff left hand from Smith. Lock Jaws takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lock Jaws has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. Lock Jaws dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Lock Jaws's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lock Jaws on the side of the head. Smith scores with a spinning back kick! Lock Jaws scores a takedown into full mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lock Jaws trying to control but Smith is having none of it. Lock Jaws misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lock Jaws looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws misses with a head shot. Smith tries to buck Lock Jaws off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. Lock Jaws jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt. Smith is pushing Lock Jaws's head away, looking to escape. Lock Jaws manages to hold on to the position though. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lock Jaws was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lock Jaws wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time. Lock Jaws trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lock Jaws is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith! Lock Jaws looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Smith works over Lock Jaws's head and body with a nice combination. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Lock Jaws tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes. Lock Jaws moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Lock Jaws looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lock Jaws wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. Smith is trying to stand back up but Lock Jaws is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lock Jaws tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. Smith is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Lock Jaws shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock Jaws. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lock Jaws tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lock Jaws to the ground. Lock Jaws escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lock Jaws avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws gets slowly back to his feet. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Lock Jaws in the body. Lock Jaws with a lazy takedown attempt letting Smith counter with a right hand. Lock Jaws has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith looks for the body kick but Lock Jaws saw that one coming. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lock Jaws shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily. Smith throws a front kick that sends Lock Jaws stumbling back into the cage. Smith feints and then cracks Lock Jaws's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lock Jaws down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lock Jaws shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Lock Jaws keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lock Jaws will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lock Jaws moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Lock Jaws shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Lock Jaws wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Lock Jaws trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lock Jaws drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Lock Jaws off! Lock Jaws jumps back into Smith's guard. Lock Jaws stops Smith from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. Smith tries to kick Lock Jaws off but Lock Jaws keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lock Jaws wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith won't allow Lock Jaws to pass to mount. Lock Jaws is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lock Jaws wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet! Lock Jaws on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lock Jaws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith prevents Lock Jaws from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Lock Jaws pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch. Nice elbow from Smith. Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lock Jaws is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Lock Jaws won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. Lock Jaws looking to pass the guard. Lock Jaws prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. Lock Jaws wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith keeping moving, preventing Lock Jaws from controlling successfully. Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lock Jaws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lock Jaws looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Lock Jaws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lock Jaws sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Lock Jaws dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lock Jaws looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lock Jaws persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Lock Jaws, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Lock Jaws against the cage but Lock Jaws circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws gets slowly back to his feet. Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Lock Jaws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Lock Jaws away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lock Jaws changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Lock Jaws manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Lock Jaws. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Lock Jaws has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lock Jaws pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Lock Jaws dives into Smith's guard. Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lock Jaws thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lock Jaws is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Lock Jaws has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from. Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lock Jaws avoids the head kick by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws lands a two punch combo.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection. Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lock Jaws shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard. Lock Jaws passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lock Jaws to get the leverage. Lock Jaws lands strikes from half guard. Sam Lock Jaws overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. Lock Jaws is tying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lock Jaws is looking for a kimura here.
Lock Jaws wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lock Jaws seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Lock Jaws drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lock Jaws is controlling him. Lock Jaws trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Smith kicks Lock Jaws off and gets to his feet. Lock Jaws tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lock Jaws misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sam Lock Jaws is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith throws a push kick but Lock Jaws slaps the foot to one side. Lock Jaws shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Smith wants to try and get back to his feet. Lock Jaws wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lock Jaws wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lock Jaws. Lock Jaws trying to control but Smith is having none of it. Lock Jaws has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lock Jaws landing shots from mount. Smith wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Sam Lock Jaws showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lock Jaws has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Lock Jaws!
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