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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fredrick Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov taking a breather.
Smirnov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smirnov successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
Smirnov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smirnov gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Smirnov shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has control of Smirnov's left arm, preventing Smirnov from doing any damage.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.
Williams is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Smirnov slips an elbow through the middle.
Smirnov trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Smirnov is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
Williams controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Smirnov slips an elbow through the middle.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov which made him look bad.
Williams looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Smirnov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Smirnov stands up.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Smirnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Smirnov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fredrick Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smirnov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Smirnov backpedaling.
Smirnov looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smirnov moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Smirnov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smirnov stands up.
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smirnov sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smirnov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smirnov is controlling Williams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Smirnov is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov trying to control here.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smirnov is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is defending well.
Fedor Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smirnov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smirnov stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams misses with a combination
and Smirnov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smirnov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams throws a lazy body kick
and Smirnov counters with a takedown into side control.
Smirnov working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Smirnov working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov gets to mount! Williams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smirnov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams closes the distance but Smirnov moves to the side
so Smirnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smirnov trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Smirnov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smirnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Smirnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is working an open guard so Smirnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smirnov will feel that in the morning.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Smirnov is stalling in the full guard.
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Smirnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Smirnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Williams controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smirnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Fredrick Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams wants to clinch
and Smirnov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smirnov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Smirnov!
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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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