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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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258 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komodo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 swings for the body but Komodo moves out of range.
Komodo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Komodo moved out of range.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Komodo's defenses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Komodo just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Komodo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Komodo.
Komodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komodo throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Komodo walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith lands with a straight right. Komodo didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab from Komodo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Komodo's head but Komodo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Komodo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith defending well as Komodo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith slips a straight right by Komodo.
Smith misses with a low kick as Komodo jumps back.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Komodo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Komodo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Komodo's head.
Komodo misses with a straight right.
Smith lands the left hand.
Komodo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Komodo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Komodo tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komodo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Komodo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Komodo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Komodo off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Komodo's head back.
Komodo moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith connects with a right hand. Komodo shakes it off.
Komodo tries to clinch up.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Komodo seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith stalks Komodo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Komodo's face. Komodo staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Komodo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Komodo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clifford Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Komodo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Komodo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Komodo takes one to the side of the head.
Smith works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Smith tenderised Komodo's leg. Komodo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Komodo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Komodo saw that one coming.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Komodo.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Komodo's front leg but catches the back leg as Komodo tries to avoid it.
Komodo misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komodo keeps working.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Komodo is working away.
Clifford Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komodo throws out the jab.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Komodo misses.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Komodo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Komodo.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Komodo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Komodo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Smith'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. This is the final round!
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Komodo walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Komodo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Komodo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Komodo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Komodo.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith connects with a right hand. Komodo shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Komodo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komodo thows a body shot but no joy.
Komodo jabs at Smith's body.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Komodo tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe Komodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a one two! Komodo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a hook but Komodo blocks it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Komodo moved out of range.
Komodo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Komodo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Komodo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a jab.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Komodo counters with a leg kick.
Komodo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Komodo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Komodo tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Komodo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komodo.
Smith blocks a jab.
Clifford Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Komodo was not able to check.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komodo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Clifford Smith's cut even more.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Smith catches Komodo right on the button with a cross.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Komodo is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Smith!
Clifford Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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