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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Awut Smith (ranked 1943 p4p, 236 weight class) and Cobb Banes (ranked 2913 p4p, 313 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. This should be fireworks!
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192 cm
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273 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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193 cm
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252 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Awut Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith defending well as Banes loads up on a big left hand. Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming. Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith with a hook.
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut. Banes jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well. Banes missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Banes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Banes tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. That kick from Smith tenderised Banes's leg. Banes is trying to keep his angry face on. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Banes counters with a body kick. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Banes moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banes's head backwards. Smith with a hook. Banes is looking to land body kicks. Smith is looking for a counter combo. Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Smith drops Banes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Banes! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Awut Smith! An out of breath and clearly excited Awut Smith thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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