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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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224 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sacana.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at aLion's MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sacana scores with a leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but Sacana moves out of range.
Sacana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sacana.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sacana ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sacana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Sacana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sacana or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sacana does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sacana tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sacana, right into the meat.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Sacana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sacana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sacana is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Sacana scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sacana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sacana trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sacana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sacana has Smith in his guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sacana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sacana wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sacana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sacana is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devon Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Sacana feints the counter takedown.
Sacana avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sacana's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sacana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sacana misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sacana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Sacana trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sacana won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacana trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sacana throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sacana pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sacana keeps moving.
Sacana is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sacana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sacana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrelio Sacana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith won't allow Sacana to sweep him here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Sacana keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Sacana tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Sacana settles back down.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sacana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sacana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sacana misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Torrelio Sacana has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Sacana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sacana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sacana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sacana off to one side.
Sacana connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sacana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sacana is just out of range.
Sacana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Sacana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torrelio Sacana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Torrelio Sacana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith swings for the body but Sacana moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sacana manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sacana moved away.
Smith with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sacana avoids it really well and circles away.
Sacana tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Sacana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sacana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sacana.
Sacana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sacana circles away.
Sacana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Sacana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sacana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sacana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sacana thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Sacana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sacana tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Sacana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sacana content to control rather than advance.
Sacana 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.
Sacana wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Sacana is working for an americana but Smith has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sacana was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sacana looking to pass the guard.
Sacana wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Sacana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Sacana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Sacana moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Torrelio Sacana.
I think Sacana 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Torrelio Sacana!
Our winner, Torrelio Sacana, 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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mgr
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RATING
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