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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Blue Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dakota Brooks! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brooks jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Brooks takes the fight into the clinch. Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Blue Smith has been cut. Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brooks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Smith is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brooks controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brooks moves nicely into side control. Brooks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Smith is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Brooks controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. Smith is trying to get back to half guard. Smith prevents Brooks from improving position. Brooks controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brooks lands with a nice body kick. Brooks clinches. Smith tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Brooks lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Brooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice elbow from Brooks. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Brooks scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Brooks dominated that round. The cut man is working on Blue Smith's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Brooks finds Smith's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Smith flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Brooks lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Smith will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Brooks! A very excited looking Dakota Brooks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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