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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Deliz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cholmondley Smythe comes to the cage accompanied by He is an Englishman. 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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150 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kai Deliz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deliz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cholmondley Smythe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cholmondley Smythe has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Cholmondley Smythe blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Deliz. No joy for Cholmondley Smythe on that attempt.
Deliz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Deliz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deliz wants to stand but Cholmondley Smythe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Deliz is pressing down on Cholmondley Smythe 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cholmondley Smythe is holding on for now.
Cholmondley Smythe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deliz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deliz's back!
Deliz just trying to survive but Cholmondley Smythe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deliz breaks Cholmondley Smythe 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz wants to control from the top but Cholmondley Smythe keeps moving.
Deliz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cholmondley Smythe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cholmondley Smythe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deliz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cholmondley Smythe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots in and bounces Deliz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cholmondley Smythe postures up.
That's two 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.
Deliz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cholmondley Smythe is aware though and is defending well.
Deliz keeping full guard, as Cholmondley Smythe tries to pass.
Deliz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deliz looking for a guillotine here but Cholmondley Smythe defends easily.
Cholmondley Smythe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deliz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deliz has escaped and now he's on top!
Cholmondley Smythe trying to keep a closed guard but Deliz is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Deliz catches Cholmondley Smythe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cholmondley Smythe tries for a takedown but Deliz circles away easily
and Deliz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marmaduke Cholmondley Smythe . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deliz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deliz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cholmondley Smythe is just riding it out for now. Deliz eventually gives up the hold.
Cholmondley Smythe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deliz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cholmondley Smythe sees it coming and defends easily.
Deliz uses his free foot to push down on Cholmondley Smythe 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cholmondley Smythe .
Deliz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Deliz looks gassed!
Deliz moves into the clinch.
Cholmondley Smythe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deliz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cholmondley Smythe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deliz counters with a shoot takedown. Cholmondley Smythe fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Deliz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cholmondley Smythe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deliz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Deliz trying to control but Cholmondley Smythe is working from the bottom.
Deliz won't allow Cholmondley Smythe to sweep him here.
Cholmondley Smythe can't keep his opponent in guard - Deliz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deliz seems to be looking for submissions.
Deliz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cholmondley Smythe is working to get back to half guard.
Cholmondley Smythe has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deliz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe breaks Deliz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cholmondley Smythe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deliz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe is working hard here to advance position.
Kai Deliz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deliz looking for a sweep. Not yet Deliz, not yet.
Deliz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cholmondley Smythe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Deliz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cholmondley Smythe 's back instead.
Cholmondley Smythe turns into Deliz and is now in his guard.
That's two 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.
Deliz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deliz get's back to his feet.
Deliz lands a right hook to the body.
Deliz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cholmondley Smythe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deliz pulls his head out easily.
Deliz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cholmondley Smythe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz stands up out of the half guard.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to clinch.
Deliz clinches with his opponent.
Deliz is trying to drag Cholmondley Smythe to the mat but Cholmondley Smythe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deliz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cholmondley Smythe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cholmondley Smythe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deliz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deliz wants to pass to mount but Cholmondley Smythe is defending the position.
Deliz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cholmondley Smythe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deliz takes Cholmondley Smythe 's back.
Deliz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cholmondley Smythe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Deliz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cholmondley Smythe tries to roll but Deliz sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Deliz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deliz.
Nice cross by Deliz.
Cholmondley Smythe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Deliz counter with a right hand.
Cholmondley Smythe shoots and misses
so Deliz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cholmondley Smythe keeping moving, preventing Deliz from controlling successfully.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to stand up but Deliz is controlling him.
Cholmondley Smythe is trying to keep Deliz in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deliz won't allow Cholmondley Smythe to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deliz passes Cholmondley Smythe 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deliz tries to pass to full mount but Cholmondley Smythe defends it.
Cholmondley Smythe is not content to let Deliz control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deliz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cholmondley Smythe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deliz!
Deliz is trying desperately to improve position.
Deliz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deliz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deliz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cholmondley Smythe has managed to get both his arms back between Deliz's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholmondley Smythe is pushing down on Deliz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deliz is fighting to maintain full guard but Cholmondley Smythe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cholmondley Smythe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deliz defends it well.
Deliz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai Deliz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deliz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cholmondley Smythe wants to pass the guard but Deliz is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deliz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cholmondley Smythe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Deliz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cholmondley Smythe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Deliz pulls down on the head and he's put Cholmondley Smythe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Deliz!
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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
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