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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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183 cm
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffery Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Sawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sawyer's body. Sawyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Sawyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sawyer lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sawyer has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sawyer is controlling him.
Sawyer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sawyer jumps guard but Smith stands there with Sawyer around his waist. Sawyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Sawyer prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Sawyer fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer jumps guard but Smith stands there with Sawyer around his waist. Sawyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Sawyer is controlling the position.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to circle away but Sawyer has him pinned against the cage.
Sawyer tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Sawyer drops back down to his feet.
Sawyer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Sawyer is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sawyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Sawyer moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sawyer wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Sawyer with a series of wild strikes but Sawyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawyer throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sawyer rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sawyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Sawyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith lands with a straight right. Sawyer didn't see that one coming.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sawyer is rocked!
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Sawyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith connects with a right that clearly hurt Sawyer. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Smith proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sawyer collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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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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