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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McNights (ranked 23360 p4p, 533 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 24302 p4p, 515 weight class). Smith has chosen Is This Love as his entrance music. Steve McNights is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve McNights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNights.
McNights throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but McNights steps away.
McNights darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
McNights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
McNights throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but McNights manages to duck under it in time.
Smith is looking to chop away at McNights's legs.
Steve McNights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNights fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind McNights 's knee.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
McNights has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
McNights is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McNights moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNights somewhat.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McNights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith leaves McNights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow McNights down.
McNights with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick but McNights moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It looked like McNights was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNights is looking for a counter combo.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
McNights fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNights shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but McNights is having none of it.
Smith controlling McNights's posture.
McNights trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McNights closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
McNights fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Smith.
McNights shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McNights moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McNights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops McNights in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
McNights will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks McNights off balance momentarily.
McNights tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNights.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
McNights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Steve McNights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but McNights is wise to it.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends McNights tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves McNights back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McNights is rocked!
It looks like Steve McNights has been cut.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McNights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh McNights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith feints a jab and as McNights dips his head, Smith unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McNights right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McNights falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Smith smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Steve McNights spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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