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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Hiroshima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Hiroshima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Del Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Hiroshima!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hiroshima is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Hiroshima is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiroshima is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima regains half guard.
Hiroshima tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiroshima is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiroshima is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiroshima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hiroshima punching from the bottom.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Hiroshima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiroshima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hiroshima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiroshima tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Hiroshima wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiroshima is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiroshima looks winded!
Hiroshima tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiroshima uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith pulls Hiroshima in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiroshima from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Hiroshima's brow.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Hiroshima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiroshima has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith has Hiroshima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiroshima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hiroshima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hiroshima controls the action.
Hiroshima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Hiroshima up, before dumping him to the ground. Hiroshima manages to land in guard.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiroshima can do to turn this around?
Smith won't allow Hiroshima to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith controls the position.
Hiroshima is looking for a sweep.
Hiroshima is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hiroshima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hiroshima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiroshima.
Hiroshima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Hiroshima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hiroshima clinches.
Hiroshima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiroshima tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Hiroshima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiroshima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to pull guard but Hiroshima won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Hiroshima's ribcage. Hiroshima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hiroshima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hiroshima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hiroshima bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hiroshima doesn't escape.
Hiroshima wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has the hooks in. Hiroshima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Hiroshima's head.
Smith lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the head.
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hiroshima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiroshima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hiroshima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hiroshima bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!
Smith scores with punches to the body.
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hiroshima could be in trouble here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hiroshima.
Hiroshima trying to control but not successfully.
Hiroshima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control.
Hiroshima fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hiroshima trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hiroshima is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Hiroshima is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Del Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Hiroshima's head.
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hiroshima is trying to break free.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hiroshima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiroshima is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hiroshima is in bad spot here.
Hiroshima is trying to stand back up.
Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiroshima tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Smith!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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