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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willians Trautman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trautman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bolt Thrower - No guts, no glory. Smith has chosen Wild International as his entrance music. Willians Trautman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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177 cm
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162 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willians Trautman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trautman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Trautman moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Trautman is avoiding it.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Trautman can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Trautman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trautman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trautman working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Trautman is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Trautman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trautman to the ground. Smith is now in Trautman's guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trautman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Trautman keeps moving.
Trautman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trautman 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.
Trautman is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trautman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trautman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Trautman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working away.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Trautman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
A control attempt from Trautman but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is staying tight to Trautman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trautman is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Trautman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position but Trautman is working away.
Heath Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trautman trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith trying to control the action but Trautman is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trautman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Trautman is trying to improve his position.
Trautman is working hard here to advance position.
Trautman is not content to let Smith control the position.
Trautman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman prevents Smith from standing back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heath Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Trautman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Trautman shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trautman gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Trautman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willians Trautman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Trautman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trautman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Trautman up and slammed him! Trautman can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Trautman trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Trautman is trying to improve his position.
Smith moves into full mount!
Trautman is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Trautman to get half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith trying to control the action but Trautman is working from the bottom.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Trautman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trautman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trautman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trautman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Trautman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trautman gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Trautman wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trautman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trautman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Trautman is having none of it.
Trautman working to try and regain half guard.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trautman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trautman tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trautman is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith landing punches.
Trautman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trautman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Trautman wriggling away.
Trautman regains half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Trautman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trautman.
Trautman wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Willians Trautman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
Heath Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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