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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sharp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sharp backs up against the cage.
It looks like Abe Sharp has been cut.
Sharp checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Sharp's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sharp moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharp prevents it.
Abe Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Smith.
Sharp is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharp will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharp keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sharp taking a breather.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sharp has the dominant position.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sharp has the dominant position.
Sharp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is pushing Sharp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Sharp's cut.
That's time! Sharp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sharp drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith has Sharp pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith looking to control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Abe Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Sharp is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Sharp wants to stall.
Sharp tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to break free but Sharp pushes him back against the cage.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Sharp's takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sharp has the dominant position.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Sharp won't allow it.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sharp up against the cage.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break free but Sharp has control.
Sharp keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sharp really is a fat lump.
Sharp misses with the head strike.
Sharp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith avoiding damage as Sharp throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharp lands a left hand.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling the position.
Sharp slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Sharp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Sharp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith clinches.
Sharp decides to pull guard.
Sharp controlling the position.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith throwing shots but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sharp sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sharp.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharp swivels and escapes.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith is trying to push Sharp away but Sharp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abe Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Sharp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is trying to drag Sharp to the mat but Sharp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Sharp keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sharp has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sharp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sharp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharp walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Sharp counters by moving into the clinch.
Sharp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Abe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Smith!
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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
RATING
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