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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Till i Colapse -Eminem. The key to victory for Pauly Boy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith passes Boy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for a kimura but Boy is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boy reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep Boy in close.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Boy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is looking to advance position but Boy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith wants to control but Boy is having none of it.
Boy is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Boy loaded up on that one.
Boy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses the jab.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Boy dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boy won't be happy with that.
Boy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boy taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Boy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith tries for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boy tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith advances to mount.
Boy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Boy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boy is on top in guard.
Smith has his hands on Boy's head, controlling the position.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boy trying to control the position.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boy throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
Boy defending against the ground and pound.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Boy.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Boy scoring with strikes.
Boy working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Boy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Boy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boy connects with a decent elbow.
Smith regains half guard, as Boy was trying to land strikes.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauly Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Boy thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Boy wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boy.
Boy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
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!
Boy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Our winner, Mike Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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