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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stones Mahones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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281 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stones Mahones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahones counters with a straight right hand.
Mahones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
It looked like Mahones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Mahones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to bum rush Mahones with a series of wild strikes but Mahones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mahones was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith distracts Mahones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mahones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mahones is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahones's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahones has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahones wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahones is retaining full guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahones trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith postures up in Mahones's guard and throws a big left but Mahones blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Mahones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahones tries to get out of the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Mahones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Mahones moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahones is looking to counter punch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahones is looking to counter punch.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mahones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
Matt Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahones.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahones misses the target.
Smith throws a body punch but Mahones moves out of range.
Mahones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahones stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
As Smith tries to get set, Mahones tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahones counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahones finish him?!
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Mahones's guard.
Mahones wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mahones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahones trying to control the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahones is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahones working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith pushes down on Mahones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahones trying to control here.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mahones is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith throwing shots but Mahones is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahones pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Mahones counters with a left to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mahones.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahones tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Mahones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a poor takedown
enabling Mahones to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahones leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Mahones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mahones counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahones finish him?!
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Mahones's knee but Mahones avoids it well.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mahones in a clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is trying to drag Mahones to the mat but Mahones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahones lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahones walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stones Mahones is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mahones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mahones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Mahones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to bum rush Mahones with a series of wild strikes but Mahones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mahones avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stones Mahones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Mahones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stones Mahones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahones tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahones counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stones Mahones!
Stones Mahones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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