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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark SmithSmithfield (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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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Montreal, Cletus Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark SmithSmithfield !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SmithSmithfield gets caught napping as Kline dives in and scores a takedown. SmithSmithfield manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kline's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kline controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline 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.
SmithSmithfield controlling the position.
SmithSmithfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Kline controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmithSmithfield is trying to hold Kline in close to prevent damage but Kline has managed to pass into half guard.
SmithSmithfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SmithSmithfield is trying to maintain the position but Kline is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline controlling the action here.
SmithSmithfield is trying to control but can't.
Kline trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kline scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SmithSmithfield misses with an elbow from the bottom.
SmithSmithfield trying to remain calm as Kline controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on SmithSmithfield 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
SmithSmithfield is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on SmithSmithfield 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
SmithSmithfield gets back to half guard.
Kline slips a nice elbow through SmithSmithfield 's hands, connecting with SmithSmithfield 's forehead.
SmithSmithfield wants to control but Kline is keeping busy and won't allow it.
SmithSmithfield tries to kick Kline off but Kline keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SmithSmithfield trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
SmithSmithfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kline manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by SmithSmithfield .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmithSmithfield gets a double leg takedown into Kline's guard.
Kline has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. SmithSmithfield has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
SmithSmithfield looks winded!
SmithSmithfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kline tightens his grip and picks SmithSmithfield up, before dumping him to the ground. SmithSmithfield manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kline connects with a couple of short punches.
SmithSmithfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kline manages to pass to side control.
Kline is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Kline.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kline dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kline shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SmithSmithfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
SmithSmithfield is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kline dives into side control.
SmithSmithfield trying to control but Kline flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kline has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
SmithSmithfield tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmithSmithfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
SmithSmithfield is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline biding his time, controlling SmithSmithfield .
Kline seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down SmithSmithfield for as long as he can get away with.
Kline avoiding SmithSmithfield 's attempts to control his hands.
Kline punches SmithSmithfield on the ear.
SmithSmithfield tries to roll but Kline sticks to his back.
That's two 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.
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
SmithSmithfield tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cletus Kline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kline looking to finish SmithSmithfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for SmithSmithfield !
Kline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SmithSmithfield can do to turn this around?
SmithSmithfield wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline with good strikes from the mount here!
Kline controlling from mount.
Kline working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmithSmithfield is bucking up trying to escape but Kline cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
SmithSmithfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kline lands with some vicious ground and pound - can SmithSmithfield hang on?
SmithSmithfield can't escape the position.
Kline with a couple of short strikes.
SmithSmithfield can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SmithSmithfield tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kline cracks SmithSmithfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kline connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns SmithSmithfield that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SmithSmithfield gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kline seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Kline dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kline shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
SmithSmithfield is trying to stand.
Kline working over SmithSmithfield with some ground and pound. SmithSmithfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kline is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kline is nestled in close to SmithSmithfield , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SmithSmithfield has hold of Kline's hands but Kline slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline controlling the pace.
SmithSmithfield is trying to control but can't.
SmithSmithfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SmithSmithfield tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Kline controlling the action here.
SmithSmithfield wants to control but Kline is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Nice strikes from Kline there.
SmithSmithfield wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Kline lands with a punch from half guard.
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SmithSmithfield wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline shoots in and gets a takedown into SmithSmithfield 's guard.
Kline postures up.
Kline is working SmithSmithfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kline controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
SmithSmithfield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kline works over SmithSmithfield with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SmithSmithfield 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kline postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kline content to stall in guard here.
Kline scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kline working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mark SmithSmithfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cletus Kline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kline, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Kline!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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