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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Two Tribes as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Soprano as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Soprano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Soprano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with a few strikes there.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Soprano.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soprano scores with a hook.
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soprano's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soprano is on top in guard.
Soprano being controlled here momentarily.
Soprano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith controlling Soprano's posture.
Soprano wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soprano won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soprano defends it easily.
Soprano being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Soprano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soprano moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Soprano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Soprano.
Enzo Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Soprano misses with a straight right.
Soprano wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soprano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Soprano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Soprano.
Soprano moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Soprano.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith walks into a jab.
Enzo Soprano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano misses the jab.
Soprano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Soprano throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soprano lands a nice looking body shot.
Soprano misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Soprano didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soprano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soprano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Soprano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith controlling from side mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soprano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Soprano is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Soprano is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soprano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soprano is looking to get to half guard.
Smith controlling from mount.
Soprano is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soprano cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith moves out of range as Soprano strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with a hook.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Soprano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Soprano stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soprano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Soprano avoids it.
A lazy left from Soprano finds it's target.
Soprano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Soprano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Leon Smith has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Soprano as Smith shoots in.
Enzo Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Smith.
Soprano throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Soprano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Soprano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith working away.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.
Soprano trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Soprano is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soprano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Soprano!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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