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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 265 p4p, 558 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 47 p4p, 83 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Smith Jr misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Smith Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Defoe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith Jr shrugs it off.
Defoe throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Defoe avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Smith Jr.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr motions for Defoe to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Defoe.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Smith Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Defoe's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Defoe throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Defoe swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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