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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simba Smith (ranked 24825 p4p, 24614 weight class) and Bob Killer (ranked 341 p4p, 362 weight class). Bob Killer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Killer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Killer stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Simba Smith has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Simba Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer is trying to improve his position.
Smith throws an elbow but Killer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killer taking shots to the head.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
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 controls the position from side control.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Killer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
Smith looking to finish Killer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killer!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Killer gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Simba Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Killer tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Killer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Killer defending well.
Killer wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Killer to his feet.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith controlling the position.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Killer defends easily.
Smith seems keen to control Killer's posture.
Killer won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pulling down on Killer's head to control his posture.
Bob Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Killer.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Smith!
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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