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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Kassim (ranked 2491 p4p, 260 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 3268 p4p, 327 weight class). Cheikh Kassim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Smith's chin.
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26
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheikh Kassim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassim throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Kassim throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith defending well as Kassim loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Kassim. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kassim misses the target.
Kassim scores with a jab to the head.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kassim scores with a jab.
Kassim takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kassim.
Kassim lands a left hand.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith is trying to drag Kassim to the mat but Kassim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cheikh Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Kassim scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassim digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassim lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kassim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kassim.
Kassim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Kassim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kassim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kassim is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Kassim lands a shoulder strike.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kassim lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kassim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kassim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kassim lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kassim as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith looking to stall.
Kassim lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Kassim.
Kassim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kassim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kassim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kassim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kassim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kassim gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith is rocked!
Kassim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kassim finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassim.
Kassim dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Kassim unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kassim screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Kassim!
Cheikh Kassim decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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