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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Smolyakov (ranked 24240 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Davidson Junior (ranked 5838 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Smolyakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Smolyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Davidson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson Junior clinches with his opponent.
Davidson Junior pulls guard successfully.
Davidson Junior has his hands on Smolyakov's head, controlling the position.
Smolyakov wants to control from the top but Davidson Junior keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolyakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davidson Junior trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smolyakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolyakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson Junior pulls Smolyakov in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolyakov wants to control from the top but Davidson Junior keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Davidson Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smolyakov.
Davidson Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smolyakov.
Smolyakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davidson Junior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davidson Junior jumps into guard, dragging Smolyakov to the mat.
Smolyakov wants to control from the top but Davidson Junior keeps moving.
Davidson Junior has Smolyakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Smolyakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson Junior on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolyakov is looking to pass into half guard but Davidson Junior pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Davidson Junior is in guard.
Smolyakov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smolyakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Davidson Junior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolyakov tries to strike from the bottom.
Davidson Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smolyakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smolyakov wants to stand up but Davidson Junior is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Davidson Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davidson Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Smolyakov sets himself, and Davidson Junior steps forward looking for the clinch! Smolyakov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Smolyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smolyakov sprawls well. Smolyakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davidson Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Davidson Junior punishes Smolyakov's body with a nice straight punch.
Smolyakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smolyakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smolyakov is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smolyakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson Junior moves away.
Davidson Junior closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Davidson Junior dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davidson Junior blocks a head kick by Smolyakov.
A punch combination from Smolyakov misses.
Smolyakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smolyakov shoots in but Davidson Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smolyakov goes for a double leg but Davidson Junior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidson Junior continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Smolyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson Junior drives through and clinches with Smolyakov against the cage.
Smolyakov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson Junior breaks from the clinch.
Smolyakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konstantin Smolyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davidson Junior jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson Junior keeping moving, preventing Smolyakov from controlling successfully.
Davidson Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davidson Junior has control of Smolyakov's left arm, preventing Smolyakov from doing any damage.
Davidson Junior keeping moving, preventing Smolyakov from controlling successfully.
Davidson Junior trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davidson Junior pushes Smolyakov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smolyakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson Junior swivels and escapes.
Smolyakov closes the distance and clinches up with Davidson Junior, looking for a takedown. Smolyakov pushes Davidson Junior against the cage but Davidson Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davidson Junior connects with a body shot that sends Smolyakov's belly button to the back.
Davidson Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smolyakov leaves Davidson Junior 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.
Davidson Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smolyakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davidson Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson Junior throws a series of strikes that have Smolyakov backpedaling.
Davidson Junior leaves Smolyakov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davidson Junior drives through and clinches with Smolyakov against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smolyakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson Junior as he avoids it easily.
Smolyakov looks to land a body kick but Davidson Junior moved away.
Davidson Junior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smolyakov backs up against the cage.
Davidson Junior tests Smolyakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smolyakov's waist but Smolyakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davidson Junior off to one side.
Smolyakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Davidson Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Smolyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson Junior rushes Smolyakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smolyakov breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smolyakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Davidson Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Davidson Junior scores with a four punch combination!
Davidson Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Smolyakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davidson Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Smolyakov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davidson Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smolyakov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Davidson Junior. No joy for Smolyakov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Smolyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smolyakov as he avoids it easily.
Smolyakov throwing a counter right hand but Davidson Junior manages to avoid it.
Smolyakov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smolyakov is fending him off so far but Davidson Junior persists. Nope, Smolyakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Davidson Junior leaves Smolyakov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davidson Junior stalks Smolyakov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smolyakov's face. Smolyakov staggers backwards, shaken.
Smolyakov tries to score with a low kick but Davidson Junior moves his leg out of the way.
Smolyakov shoots for a takedown but Davidson Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davidson Junior steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smolyakov avoids the head kick by Davidson Junior.
Smolyakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior has managed to clinch.
Smolyakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davidson Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davidson Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smolyakov pinned against the cage. Smolyakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Davidson Junior looks to move away, Smolyakov throws a big counter combo but Davidson Junior just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smolyakov.
Davidson Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smolyakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronald Davidson Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior throws a wild body kick that Smolyakov sees coming a mile off.
Smolyakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smolyakov tries to keep at a distance but Davidson Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smolyakov trying to control the position but instead, Davidson Junior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smolyakov into the cage.
Smolyakov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davidson Junior is working Smolyakov over against the cage.
Davidson Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Smolyakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davidson Junior pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson Junior keeping moving, preventing Smolyakov from controlling successfully.
Davidson Junior is controlling Smolyakov's posture.
Smolyakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davidson Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smolyakov has managed to get both his arms back between Davidson Junior's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson Junior is controlling Smolyakov's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Davidson Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Davidson Junior!
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