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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Beckett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyroil Smoochie Wallace's chin.
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168 cm
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146 lbs
33 - 17 - 3 |
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165 cm
30
148 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Beckett moves out of range easily. Good leg kick by Beckett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Beckett's front leg with a kick but Beckett checks it. Smoochie Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett. Smoochie Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smoochie Wallace lands a nice hook to Beckett's body. Beckett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot.
Beckett shoots in but Smoochie Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beckett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smoochie Wallace lands with a straight right. Beckett didn't see that one coming. Beckett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smoochie Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw. Smoochie Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Smoochie Wallace. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet. Smoochie Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Beckett as he connects with a hook. Smoochie Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beckett rather than just go for the knockout. Smoochie Wallace slips a straight right by Beckett. Smoochie Wallace throws a jab when Beckett was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace lands with a right hand. Beckett has been working on his balance at Cutthroat, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smoochie Wallace. A solid leg kick lands there for Beckett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smoochie Wallace staying out of range there. Beckett lands with a right hand. Smoochie Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Beckett. Smoochie Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beckett. That did some damage! Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smoochie Wallace in his tracks. Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beckett shoots in for a double leg but Smoochie Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A big left from Beckett misses. Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smoochie Wallace misses with a leg kick and Beckett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smoochie Wallace! Beckett misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smoochie Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beckett lands some shots froms side control. Beckett lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace sneaks back into half guard. Beckett wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy. Smoochie Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smoochie Wallace is positioning himself well to prevent Beckett advancing to mount. Smoochie Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Beckett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smoochie Wallace's head. 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 Jim Beckett will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beckett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Beckett moves out of range easily. Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Smoochie Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beckett. Smoochie Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Beckett's leg but Beckett calmly moves out of range. A jab lands there for Smoochie Wallace. A low kick from Smoochie Wallace is predictable there and Beckett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smoochie Wallace's guard. Beckett cracks Smoochie Wallace with a solid left hand. Smoochie Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to keep Beckett in close.
Smoochie Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beckett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smoochie Wallace is on top in guard.
Smoochie Wallace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Smoochie Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jim Beckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smoochie Wallace is stalling in the full guard. Smoochie Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beckett 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. Smoochie Wallace throwing strikes but missing. Beckett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace. Smoochie Wallace throws a strike but Beckett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Smoochie Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace is trying to keep Beckett in close.
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smoochie Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Smoochie Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four 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. Ground and pound from Smoochie Wallace. Beckett wants to get back to full guard but Smoochie Wallace has passed into side control. Beckett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smoochie Wallace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Smoochie Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Beckett tries to roll over but Smoochie Wallace keeps him under control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smoochie Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smoochie Wallace.
Beckett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smoochie Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Beckett scores with the left hand. Smoochie Wallace knows he should have avoided that one. Smoochie Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Beckett shoots in but Smoochie Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily. Smoochie Wallace looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beckett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smoochie Wallace defends well and Beckett ends up having to push Smoochie Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Excellent takedown into side control there by Smoochie Wallace. Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. 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! Smoochie Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beckett is trying to control Smoochie Wallace's posture but Smoochie Wallace avoids it. Smoochie Wallace landing a few strikes. Beckett is looking to reverse the position. Smoochie Wallace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beckett some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Smoochie Wallace's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smoochie Wallace working the head and body with strikes. Smoochie Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smoochie Wallace landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace working the ground and pound from side control. Smoochie Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
Beckett is rocked! Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Beckett is keeping him busy. Beckett taking a bit of punishment here - Smoochie Wallace scoring with strikes. Beckett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smoochie Wallace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Smoochie Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckett keeps working. A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beckett struggling a bit here. Smoochie Wallace scores with a couple of short elbows. Beckett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Smoochie Wallace is thwarting Beckett's attempts to control the position. Smoochie Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Beckett actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smoochie Wallace sitting and controlling from the half guard. Smoochie Wallace drops an elbow to the side of Beckett's head. Smoochie Wallace lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Smoochie Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smoochie Wallace is nestled in close to Beckett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smoochie Wallace throwing shots but Beckett is blocking nicely. Smoochie Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyroil Smoochie Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smoochie Wallace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyroil Smoochie Wallace! Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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