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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bratts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Bratts shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Bratts with a hook.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bratts circles away easily
and Bratts counters with a straight right hand.
Bratts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bratts lands with a nice body kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Bratts knocks Smith to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
Bratts moves into full mount!
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bratts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith parries the strikes from Bratts easily there. Bratts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Bratts is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Bratts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bratts stands up.
Bratts clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bratts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bratts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bratts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bratts, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bratts against the cage but Bratts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bratts has managed to clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve Smith's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bratts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Bratts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bratts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Steve Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bratts and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Bratts follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Smith is rocked!
Bratts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratts working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bratts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bratts dominating with strikes here.
Smith regains half guard.
Bratts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bratts pulls his head out easily.
Bratts escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bratts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bratts manages to get underhooks.
Bratts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bratts crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts clinches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bratts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bratts persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bratts, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bratts against the cage but Bratts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bratts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith shoots and misses
and Bratts counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts stuffs the takedown.
Bratts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bratts has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bratts.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Bratts lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bratts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bratts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratts drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bratts clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bratts.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Bratts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bratts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bratts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Bratts landing knees to the body.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratts closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Bratts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Bratts.
Bratts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bratts lands a knee to the head.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bratts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to drag Bratts to the mat but Bratts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Bratts scores with a head kick.
Jeez, Steve Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bratts moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Bratts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith shoots in but Bratts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bratts tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bratts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bratts clinches.
Bratts avoiding damage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bratts smiles and moves away.
Bratts tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bratts but Bratts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bratts lands a high kick!
A cross from Bratts lands.
Bratts lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bratts.
Bratts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bratts which made him look bad.
Bratts closes the distance and clinches.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bratts sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a kimura but Bratts is defending it quite comfortably.
Bratts wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bratts defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is pressing down on Bratts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bratts is holding on for now.
Smith is thwarting Bratts's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bratts wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Bratts has regained full guard.
Bratts is trying to keep Smith in close.
Bratts has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Bratts working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bratts looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Bratts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bratts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Bratts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bratts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bratts lands a right hook to the body.
Bratts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bratts rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Bratts. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
A head kick from Bratts lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Bratts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Bratts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bratts lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jumps guard and drags Bratts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bratts is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Bratts wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratts drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Bratts off! Bratts jumps back into Smith's guard.
Bratts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Bratts pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bratts stacks Smith 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 Bratts!
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bratts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bratts throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bratts wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bratts thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Bratts prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bratts.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Bratts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bratts.
Bratts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith jumps guard but Bratts stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratts pinned against the cage. Bratts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bratts works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith tries to clinch
and Bratts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bratts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts won't allow it.
Jack Bratts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is trying to drag Bratts to the mat but Bratts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bratts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jack Bratts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith gets control of Bratts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bratts stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Bratts trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bratts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bratts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bratts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bratts!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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