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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RedHEED StepChild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RedHEED StepChild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StepChild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
StepChild catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Arthur Smith has been cut.
StepChild throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for StepChild!
StepChild tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into StepChild's temple.
StepChild is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith grinds an elbow into StepChild's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
StepChild tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith has control of an arm but StepChild manages to advance to Smith 's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but StepChild keeps control of the position.
StepChild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is keeping busy.
StepChild working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
StepChild working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
StepChild trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
StepChild jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StepChild is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
StepChild is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
StepChild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StepChild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is not content to let StepChild control the position.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling StepChild's position as best he can from this difficult position.
StepChild wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
StepChild seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control here.
StepChild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time StepChild.
StepChild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. StepChild eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith gets full guard.
StepChild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is controlling StepChild's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
StepChild drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick StepChild off! StepChild jumps back into Smith 's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 RedHEED StepChild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
StepChild dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. StepChild manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and StepChild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between StepChild's legs - danger averted.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
StepChild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StepChild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arthur Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
StepChild isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks StepChild 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 Smith !
StepChild looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
StepChild is looking for a sweep.
StepChild is not content to let Smith control the position.
StepChild is trying to improve his position.
Smith working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
StepChild looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
StepChild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
StepChild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
StepChild actively working from the bottom here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
StepChild is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can StepChild avoid being mounted?
StepChild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for StepChild.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and StepChild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between StepChild's legs - danger averted.
Smith distracts StepChild with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
StepChild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
StepChild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked StepChild up and slammed him! StepChild can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
StepChild gets back to half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
StepChild is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
StepChild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
StepChild works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Smith 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith feints and as StepChild raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
StepChild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked StepChild up and slammed him! StepChild can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
StepChild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on StepChild's face as Smith controls the position.
StepChild is trying to improve his position.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
StepChild is letting Smith control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on StepChild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for StepChild!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. StepChild looks a forlorn figure.
StepChild tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
StepChild is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
StepChild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as StepChild is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
StepChild is trying to escape the mount.
Smith controlling his opponent.
The referee warns StepChild that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
StepChild is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. StepChild can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
StepChild tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
StepChild is rocked!
Smith lands a big shot to the head and StepChild winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arthur Smith !
Arthur 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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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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