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Event:
AD432: Army of fighters
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Blye wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blye sprawls and moves away.
Blye misses with a left hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas Blye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Blye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blye lands with an overhand left.
Blye checks a low kick from Smith.
Blye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a high kick!
Blye misses with a looping right.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Blye avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Blye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blye is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blye lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blye throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Blye lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
#SUB2#
Blye is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Blye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Blye wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to buck Blye off but Blye is having none of it.#T2#
Blye working away.
Blye lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Blye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blye wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Blye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith tries to bench press Blye off him but Blye keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith winds up and cracks Blye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blye wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Blye takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blye lands a couple of elbows.
Blye trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Blye looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Blye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control the position.
Blye wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Blye tries to pass.
Blye lands a couple of digs.
Blye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Blye is quick to defend against it.
Blye throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Blye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws the left hand but Blye avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blye! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Blye there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye slips a straight right by Smith.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blye's head.
Blye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Blye's head.
Blye tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Blye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to pass Blye's guard but actually Blye recovers to full guard. #T2#
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 throws a big elbow that misses.
Blye is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Blye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blye's guard. #REVR#
Blye keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stays in close to Blye's body and controls the position.
Blye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Blye keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blye throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blye's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Smith won't allow Blye to sweep him here.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blye is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Blye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blye dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Blye shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Blye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blye prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Blye looking to pass the guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Blye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blye throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blye tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Blye throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blye stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blye pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Blye is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Blye blocks nicely. #T3#
Smith postures up in Blye's guard and throws a big left but Blye blocks it.
Blye is trying to keep Smith in close.
Blye wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith tries to clinch but Blye moves out of range.
Blye looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#TD2#
Blye gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Blye wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Smith controlling Blye's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blye is one step ahead there.
Blye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Blye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blye throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Blye.
I think Blye 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lucas Blye!
As Lucas Blye got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want that Belt!'.
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Event:
AD426: First Down
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Henry sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Smith defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.#KD2#
Henry lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Henry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Henry.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry swinging wildly here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses the jab.#T2#
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a low kick but Henry moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Henry preventing the sweep.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henry 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Henry's leg but Henry calmly moves out of range.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry misses with a body kick. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Henry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Smith staying calm.
Henry dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Henry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Henry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Henry.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry walks into a jab.
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Henry sees coming a mile off.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Henry.#T1#
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Henry tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD2#
Henry drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henry is looking for the KO!#T2#
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 throws a big shot that misses.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Henry tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Smith motions for Henry to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Smith shoots and misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Henry.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Henry throws a counter combo.#T4#
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry scores with a nice right hand.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry!
John Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD420: Bla or BlaBla
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Alves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves .
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Alves is quick to defend against it.
Alves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves .
Smith is not content to let Alves control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 is trying to control but can't.
Smith pushes Alves off looking to stand but Alves dives back in and keeps control.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Alves trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Alves looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Alves 's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
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 Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
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.
#R2#
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Alves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Smith throws Alves to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves cracks Smith with a good jab.#T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
#TD2#
Alves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Alves is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Alves is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Alves 's hands, connecting with Alves 's forehead.
Smith is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Alves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Smith swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Smith has the hooks in. Alves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Smith avoiding Alves 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free.
#T2#
Smith wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
You can see the frustration on Alves 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith is trying to stick to Alves 's back but Alves is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alves .
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is pulling down on Alves 's head to control his posture.
Alves trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Alves is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Smith won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #T4#
Alves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves 's head.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves 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.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Smith passes to side control.
Bishop stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Bishop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop 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.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to control.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bishop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.#T1#
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bishop working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop. #T2#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Smith is trying to drag Bishop to the mat but Bishop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Bishop is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
Bishop tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T1#
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Bishop is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith taking a breather here.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Bishop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Smith is stalling here. Bishop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bishop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Bishop 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.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
A determined Jimmy Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
AD407: Evolution
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Beckett keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beckett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Beckett wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beckett there!
Beckett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Beckett because Smith loaded up on that one.
Smith wants to control the pace but Beckett is squirming around nicely. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Beckett is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beckett hang on?
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Beckett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beckett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
#T2#
Smith cracks Beckett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Beckett is trying desperately to improve position.
Beckett is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beckett tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Beckett taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Beckett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett can't escape the position.
Beckett regains half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beckett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Beckett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beckett distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Smith wants to sweep here but Beckett controlling him for the moment.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Beckett lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett walks into a left hand.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Beckett as Smith shoots in.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett misses with a hook.
Beckett misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target. #T1#
Beckett misses with a leg kick
and Beckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckett is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Beckett circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beckett throws a shot to the body.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckett is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Beckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Beckett connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Beckett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Smith.
Beckett misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beckett throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Beckett only half commits.
Beckett scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Beckett in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Beckett manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a jab when Beckett was well out of range.
Beckett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beckett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beckett looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Beckett scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Beckett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Beckett walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch but Beckett slips to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Beckett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Beckett misses with a hook.
Beckett lands the left hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith moves out of range as Beckett throws a body kick.
Beckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Beckett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beckett connects with a body shot.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T1#
Beckett slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Beckett throws out a powerful jab.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beckett defends well and Smith ends up having to push Beckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Beckett gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith pushes Beckett off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Beckett.
Beckett goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Beckett's hands, connecting with Beckett's forehead.#T3#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Beckett defends it.
Beckett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckett taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Beckett manages to get to full guard.
Smith won't allow Beckett to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Beckett looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckett 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Beckett!
A victorious Jim Beckett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hossein is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hossein defending well though.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Hossein's temple.
Hossein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
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.
Hossein is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein connects with a jab.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hossein pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Hossein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hossein's gas tank. #T3#
Smith just leaning against Hossein, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hossein prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith digs a good hook to Hossein's body.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hossein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hossein continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Hossein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hossein was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hossein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Hossein feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hossein has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hossein won't allow it.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hossein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Hossein trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hossein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hossein.
Hossein working a defensive guard here.
Smith works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith 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!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith with the counter takedown but Hossein avoids it easily.
Hossein thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hossein wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hossein manages to get to full guard.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
Smith postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hossein trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hossein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith is looking to slow Hossein down with leg kicks.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Jab from Smith.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Hossein as Smith shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hossein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Hossein gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hossein is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Hossein defends it.
Hossein is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Lovric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovric throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovric.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovric throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Lovric lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Lovric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand.
Lovric misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lovric regains guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lovric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovric looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lovric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Lovric has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is in close to Lovric's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovric is retaining full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lovric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Lovric tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lovric regains half guard.
Lovric is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovric keeps working.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Smith. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lovric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovric has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Lovric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovric is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovric looking for a sweep. Not yet Lovric, not yet.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lovric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Lovric is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lovric counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Lovric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith working Lovric over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovric is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Lovric is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!#T2#
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Lovric wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Lovric regains half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Lovric is working hard here to advance position.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lovric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Lovric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lovric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Lovric's head.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#T4#
Lovric tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith working over Lovric with some ground and pound. Lovric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovric is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Lovric is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Lovric's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Lovric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lovric defending well though.
Lovric has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovric keeps working.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lovric is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Goran Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lovric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking to advance position but Lovric won't allow it. #SUB#
Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#T3#
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Lovric looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lovric is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Lovric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lovric is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith prevents Lovric from getting the reversal.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Lovric is rocked!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Oh Lovric is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Lovric looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lovric badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Goran Lovric was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry! I'll back stronger'.
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Event:
Death Squad 352:Bane v Breaker
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Matic rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Matic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matic tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Hardijan Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matic tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Matic lands a nice shot to the body.
Matic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Matic wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matic is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matic wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Matic defends it.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#T2#
Matic is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Matic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Matic tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Matic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matic.
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 frustrated look appears on Matic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matic prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Matic dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Matic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Matic wants to break free but Smith has control.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic is trying to break free.
Matic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Matic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #BC2#
Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Smith is in close to Matic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matic wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Matic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matic landing knees to the head.
Matic is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Matic breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Matic moves out of range easily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Matic.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Matic misses.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Smith moves out of range as Matic strikes.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a hook but Matic blocks it.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Matic gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith stops Matic from standing up.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matic's head.
Smith throws a strike but Matic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stops Matic from standing up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving. #T3#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matic digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matic is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Matic moves away from the strike by Smith.
Matic throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#T4#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matic.
Matic scores with a nice head shot.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#CL2#
Matic clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Matic avoided it.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Matic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith cracks Matic with a big elbow.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Matic counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matic throws out a powerful jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Matic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Matic misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matic is looking to clinch. #T1#
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matic takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Matic misses with an uppercut.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Matic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matic.
Matic throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Matic tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matic.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Matic throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is taking a breather. Matic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matic is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is thwarting Matic's attempts to control the position.
Matic is looking to escape.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Matic connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Matic sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jimmy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matic tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Matic's head but Matic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Matic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matic throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Smith avoids the body shot from Matic.
Hardijan Matic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Matic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matic throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it.
Matic misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Matic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Matic drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardijan Matic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardijan Matic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardijan Matic!
Hardijan Matic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rapture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Rapture misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Rapture misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rapture's head.
Rapture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rapture is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapture has wrist control.#SUB#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Rapture trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rapture working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rapture wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Rapture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rapture tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Rapture sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rapture looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith throws a strike but Rapture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapture. #T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith throws a strike but Rapture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is controlling Rapture's posture.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rapture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rapture moves away from the strike by Smith.
Rapture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Rapture throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Rapture avoids it with no problem.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapture.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Rapture throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rapture!
Smith cracks Rapture with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rapture manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
#T3#
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture landing with the ground and pound.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rapture with a nice head shot there.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rapture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Rapture is having none of it.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Rapture settles back down.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapture thumps Smith with a low kick.
No luck for Rapture with that takedown attempt.
Rapture misses with a body shot.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Rapture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Rapture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rapture.
Rapture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Rapture is looking to land body kicks.
Rapture scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Rapture is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joaquim Rapture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapture misses the target.
Rapture feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
A low kick from Rapture misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rapture! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Rapture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rapture trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith working away.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rapture down.
Rapture avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith working away.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Rapture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith passes to side control. #T3#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rapture is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Rapture is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rapture manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rapture is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rapture has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapture is keeping the position for now.
Rapture is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB#
Rapture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joaquim Rapture.
I think Rapture 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joaquim Rapture!
Joaquim Rapture tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Death Squad 342:Cell v Jia
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Datsik scores with a shot to the body.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Datsik, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Datsik's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Datsik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T1#
Smith controls the position.
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Datsik. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Smith is striking well from the back but Datsik escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Datsik tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik trying to control from the bottom.
Datsik moves into full guard.
#T2#
Datsik looking for a sweep. Not yet Datsik, not yet.
Datsik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datsik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Datsik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datsik is keeping the position for now.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datsik is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Datsik actively working from the bottom here.
Datsik is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Datsik is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Datsik is looking to improve his position.
Datsik wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datsik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Datsik is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Datsik keeping control of the position.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datsik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Datsik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Datsik is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
Smith tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Datsik won't be happy with that.
Datsik is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Datsik is looking for a sweep.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith cracks Datsik with a big elbow.
Datsik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Datsik is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Datsik to get the leverage. #T1#
Datsik stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Datsik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Datsik trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Datsik working a defensive guard here.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Datsik is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Datsik is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Datsik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Datsik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Datsik is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Datsik is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Datsik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith working Datsik over with strikes.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Datsik's hands, connecting with Datsik's forehead.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Datsik keeps working.
Datsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Datsik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith 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!
#R3#
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Datsik lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Datsik tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Datsik throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Datsik closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Datsik.
Datsik is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Datsik throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Datsik takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Datsik circles away.
Datsik lands a nice looking body shot.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up over Datsik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Datsik isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Datsik on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Datsik tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#T2#
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to take a breather but Datsik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Datsik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Datsik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Datsik trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Datsik trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Datsik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Datsik controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Datsik is adopting a defensive guard.
Datsik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Datsik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith is in close to Datsik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miletich is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Miletich circles away and we're back to standing.
Miletich misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miletich misses with a wild body shot.
Miletich throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miletich missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Miletich backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Miletich manages to avoid it all.
Miletich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miletich checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.
Miletich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miletich misses the shot to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Miletich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Miletich had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Miletich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miletich showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Miletich seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Miletich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is staying active underneath Miletich, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Miletich is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith tries to roll over but Miletich keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Miletich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Miletich eventually gives up the hold.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miletich has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Miletich is looking to work his way around to Smith's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Smith tries to hold on but Miletich postures up.#SUB#
Miletich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Miletich's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Miletich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Miletich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Miletich is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miletich keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miletich working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Breannain Miletich dominated that round.
That's time! Miletich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Miletich misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Miletich. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Miletich darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miletich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miletich throws a body shot but no joy.
Breannain Miletich is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Miletich both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Miletich manages to duck under it in time.
Miletich looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Miletich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Miletich misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Miletich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Miletich misses with a double jab.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Breannain Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miletich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands with a straight right. Miletich didn't see that one coming.
Miletich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breannain Miletich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miletich works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Miletich finish him?
Miletich misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Smith looks to land a combination. Miletich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miletich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Miletich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Miletich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miletich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miletich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook. Miletich ducked under it nicely.
Miletich throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Miletich.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Miletich misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Miletich pushes him away.
Miletich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Miletich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miletich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miletich.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Miletich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miletich throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a hook.
Miletich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith keeps Miletich at a distance using the push kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Miletich.
A jab from Miletich misses. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miletich is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miletich has his back to the ropes. #TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Miletich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miletich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith trying to control the action but Miletich is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith leaves Miletich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Miletich.
Miletich loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Miletich avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Miletich.
Smith is trying to drag Miletich to the mat but Miletich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a body shot from Miletich.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Miletich effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Miletich on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the ropes.
Miletich controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Miletich, against the ropes.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Miletich gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miletich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miletich is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miletich scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Miletich, against the ropes.
Miletich has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the ropes.
Miletich misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Miletich throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith trying to stall but Miletich improves his position.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Miletich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Miletich.
Miletich throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miletich looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Miletich throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Miletich misses with a hook.
Miletich swinging wildly here.
Miletich scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miletich's knee momentarily.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Miletich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Miletich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Miletich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Miletich and move into the clinch position.
Miletich avoids the head kick by Smith.
Miletich misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
Miletich throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Miletich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Breannain Miletich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Smith.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith shoots in but Miletich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breannain Miletich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miletich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breannain Miletich!
A victorious Breannain Miletich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jurgel throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jurgel is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jurgel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents Jurgel from improving his position.
Jurgel trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jurgel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stops Jurgel from getting back to his feet.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Jurgel is rocked!
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Jurgel is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith scores with a big shot! Jurgel's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jurgel! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
A pretty intense looking Jimmy Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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