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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 960 p4p, 958 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 127 p4p, 126 weight class). Mattias Lundgren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lunges at Lundgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundgren's hand.
It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith connects with a right hand. Lundgren shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Lundgren blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith rushes Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren 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.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
We've been informed that Lundgren has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
That has opened up Mattias Lundgren's cut even more.
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!
Lundgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lundgren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lundgren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lundgren gets his way!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Lundgren working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Lundgren to control.
Lundgren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Lundgren let's go of the attempt for now.
Lundgren is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Lundgren looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lundgren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is in bad spot here.
That's four 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 trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Lundgren on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from Lundgren.
Smith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lundgren.
Lundgren working for the choke.
Lundgren struggling to land strikes to the head as Smith covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Lundgren crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lundgren is rocked!
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Lundgren is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
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 seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lundgren is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lundgren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.
Smith has Lundgren pulled in close to control his posture.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Lundgren off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Mattias Lundgren's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Lundgren jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith works on Lundgren's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking for a takedown.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Smith lands an elbow just above Lundgren 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith drives through and clinches with Lundgren against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundgren.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Lundgren blocks the elbow strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Lundgren in his tracks for a moment.
Mattias Lundgren's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lundgren prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lundgren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lundgren manages to end up in side control.
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Smith is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren working away.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Lundgren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lundgren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lundgren tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Lundgren crashes against the mat.
Lundgren working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Lundgren sits in half guard.
Lundgren is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mattias Lundgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Smith.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
A less than humble Chad Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
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