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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 4283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Celininho Franco (ranked 21512 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Celininho Franco enters the cage!
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259 lbs
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251 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Celininho Franco!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with the combination.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Franco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Franco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Celininho Franco has been cut.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franco sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Johnny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Celininho Franco.
Jab by Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Franco shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Franco has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franco.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Franco looks winded!
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Franco jumps guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Franco's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Franco with a solid left hand.
Franco is rocked!
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Franco covers up, he's hurt! Smith keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Smith and the ref steps in to end the fight! Smith can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Smith!
After the fight, Johnny Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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