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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wouter Leg Lock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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181 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Leg Lock is just out of range. Leg Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Leg Lock. Leg Lock is looking for the big counter here. Smith misses with a right hand and Leg Lock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Smith tries to bum rush Leg Lock with a series of wild strikes but Leg Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith moves into the clinch. Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And Leg Lock tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out. Leg Lock slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Leg Lock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Leg Lock tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard. Nice strikes from Smith there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith trying to mount his opponent but Leg Lock defends it. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Leg Lock's temple. Smith is trying to control. Leg Lock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Leg Lock looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him! Leg Lock is looking to get to half guard. Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Smith lands a big elbow. Smith avoids the attempt from Leg Lock to control. Smith cracks Leg Lock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leg Lock is rocked! Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Leg Lock covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Smith! Xavier Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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