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Event:
CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smiff prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vrjalya prevents Smiff from taking his back.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vrjalya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrjalya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrjalya, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Vrjalya regains half guard.
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.
Vrjalya is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount!
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smiff is tapping! Great win for Vrjalya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Vrjalya!
A victorious Ken Vrjalya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Quinoa Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiyapairat throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smiff to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Smiff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiyapairat is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Smiff looking to isolate an arm here. Tiyapairat doesn't see it coming and as Smiff extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smiff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
After the big win, Quinoa Smiff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dirty Needle Project and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Shashi lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Shashi shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shashi advances position into side control!
Shashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shashi tries for a kimura but Smiff is defending well. #SUB#
Shashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Shashi taking a breather here. #SUB#
Shashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shashi is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smiff some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Shashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shashi has knee on belly momentarily but Smiff bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Shashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shashi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smiff as he works his way to full guard.
Shashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Shashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smiff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shashi has Smiff in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Shashi missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shashi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shashi throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shashi is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Shashi is keeping the position.
Shashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shashi wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smiff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shashi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shashi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shashi tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.#SUB2#
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Shashi is defending well.
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Shashi is defending well.
Shashi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T2#
Smiff working away.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shashi, who protects the arm well.
Smiff working away.
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shashi is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Shashi gets back to half guard.
Shashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Shashi actively working from the bottom here.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Shashi gets full guard.#SUB#
Shashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smiff is defending well. Shashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smiff has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajetan Shashi!
Our winner, Cajetan Shashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Grena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grena keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Smiff prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Smiff is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grena turns into him and now he's in Smiff's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff wants to stand up but Grena is controlling him. #T1#
Grena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Smiff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grena has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grena wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Grena pulls guard successfully.
Smiff is pushing down on Grena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grena is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grena trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
#SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Grena defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Smiff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grena manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smiff avoids the strikes from the bottom by Grena.#SUB#
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grena knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well. #SUB#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grena, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Grena tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smiff works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smiff's guard! Nice work there by Grena!
Grena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grena looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Smiff pushes Grena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Smiff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smiff is in Grena's guard.#T1#
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Grena defends it. #SUB#
Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff wants to take Grena's back but he can't do it this time.
Smiff moves to the back. #SUB#
Smiff looking for the choke from the back.
Grena breaks Smiff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard. #T2##ES#
Smiff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grena is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grena tries to pull guard but Smiff holds him up against the cage and eventually Grena drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Grena trying to stall but Smiff improves his position.
Grena fails to pull guard.
Quinoa Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Smiff keeps control of Grena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Smiff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grena clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Grena is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smiff looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novoselic is trying to defend but Smiff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Novoselic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.
Novoselic is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smiff working away.
Novoselic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Novoselic is defending well.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novoselic tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Novoselic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Novoselic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff fails to move to back control.
Novoselic prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Novoselic is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Novoselic wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.#T3#
Smiff moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a rear naked choke here but Novoselic reverses the position brilliantly into Smiff's guard!
Novoselic looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff is thwarting Novoselic's attempts to control the position.
Smiff is pressing down on Novoselic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Novoselic is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Novoselic is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Novoselic manages to get to full guard.
Novoselic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novoselic tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novoselic slaps away a takedown attempt from Smiff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novoselic sprawls well. Novoselic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novoselic counters with a two punch combo.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novoselic won't be happy with that.
Novoselic is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novoselic controls the pace.#T2#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #SU#
Novoselic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff is pushing down on Novoselic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novoselic is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff postures up.
#SUB2#
Smiff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Novoselic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Novoselic is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novoselic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Novoselic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smiff wants to stand but Novoselic is controlling the position.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Novoselic wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Novoselic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Novoselic takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Smiff saw that one coming.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Smiff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#TD2#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novoselic on his heels. He'll look to pass Novoselic's guard now, I'm sure.
Novoselic wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novoselic to the mat! Novoselic manages to get full guard.
Novoselic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Smiff darts in looking for a takedown but Novoselic gets double underhooks and turns Smiff into the cage.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Novoselic!
Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up with Novoselic, looking for a takedown. Smiff pushes Novoselic against the cage but Novoselic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smiff moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff moves forwards but Novoselic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic lands a really nice looking cross but Smiff seems unphased.
#TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Novoselic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiff is trying to drag Novoselic to the mat but Novoselic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smiff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Novoselic walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smiff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Novoselic misses. #TD2#
Smiff gets the takedown into side control.
Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Novoselic lands the left hand.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novoselic but Novoselic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novoselic is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novoselic avoid being mounted?
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Novoselic!
Novoselic tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Novoselic is controlling an arm, preventing Smiff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Novoselic is now in Smiff's guard. A big mistake from Smiff there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novoselic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Novoselic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff. #SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is trying to stand.
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Smiff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
Smiff moves to back control. #SUB2#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smiff's arms.
Mason wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
#T2#
Mason turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Smiff wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Mason trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Smiff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smiff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mason tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throws a wild left hand from mount and Smiff manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinoa Smiff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smiff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smiff leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Smiff blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
Smiff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
#T1##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Smiff any problems.
Smiff pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason won't allow Smiff to pass to mount.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but Mason has full control of the position and if anything, Smiff has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a rear naked choke here but Smiff reverses the position brilliantly into Mason's guard!
#T2#
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! #T3#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Smiff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Mason is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Smiff gets his hands free as Mason looks to control. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for the choke but no joy.
Smiff controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Smiff.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smiff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mason taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smiff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Markov tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smiff has an Americana. Markov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smiff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smiff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quinoa Smiff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Quinoa Smiff thanked The Dirty Needle Project for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1964 p4p, 248 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 16804 p4p, 548 weight class). Quinoa Smiff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Smiff
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump slows the pace down.
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to move to full mount but Smiff actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smiff as he works his way to full guard.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Smiff
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump wants to control for a moment but Smiff uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trump is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Smiff wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Smiff defends it.
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Trump is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smiff is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (0) Smiff
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff being controlled for a moment.
Trump swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Smiff
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Trump keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Trump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Trump control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17400 p4p, 551 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14968 p4p, 557 weight class). Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Quinoa Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Escobarre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Escobarre has clasped his hands together around Smiff's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smiff (0) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre tries for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
Escobarre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escobarre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Escobarre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smiff is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Escobarre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobarre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobarre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (4) Escobarre
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Smiff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff is pushing down on Escobarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escobarre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smiff is thwarting Escobarre's attempts to control the position.
Smiff prevents Escobarre from improving his position.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Escobarre.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobarre has his foot on Smiff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiff works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobarre controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobarre's guard.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Escobarre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Escobarre is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobarre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobarre.
Escobarre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Escobarre is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobarre trying to control the position.
Smiff lying in Escobarre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Escobarre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smiff taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1691 p4p, 223 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17470 p4p, 551 weight class). Quinoa Smiff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Arias is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias pulls Smiff in close to his closed guard and prevents Smiff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smiff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Smiff won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiff manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Smiff
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Arias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smiff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smiff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smiff! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Smiff
Arias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura here.
Smiff is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Arias tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is defending well.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Smiff postures up.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (6) Smiff
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smiff has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (8) Smiff
Arias seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (8) vs (8) Smiff
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Arias is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff trying to control but Arias postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Arias is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Quinoa Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7325 p4p, 543 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17470 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadjiev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smiff! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (0) Smiff
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hadjiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hadjiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hadjiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hadjiev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smiff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hadjiev's guard! Nice work there by Smiff! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (2) Smiff
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff is pushing down on Hadjiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadjiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smiff works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hadjiev (4) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadjiev tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position.
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hadjiev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smiff but great work by Hadjiev. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hadjiev (8) vs (5) Smiff
Hadjiev swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hadjiev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (8) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is pushing down on Hadjiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hadjiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hadjiev gets back to full guard.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Smiff has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff passes Hadjiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smiff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hadjiev reverses the position - he's now on top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (10) vs (7) Smiff
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.
Hadjiev is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hadjiev (10) vs (9) Smiff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadjiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Hadjiev 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.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Hadjiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Hadjiev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smiff has his hands clasped together but Hadjiev extends and breaks Smiff's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hadjiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Hadjiev!
Valentin Hadjiev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15464 p4p, 614 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17686 p4p, 607 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. Quinoa Smiff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in and bounces Smiff off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Smiff
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Smiff
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov working a defensive guard here.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (2) Smiff
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a kimura but Smiff is defending it quite comfortably.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Byhenikov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Smiff is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
After winning the bout, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 15
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 4501 p4p, 485 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17350 p4p, 612 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Queen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Queen clinches with his opponent.
Queen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smiff after a bit of a struggle.
Queen looking for a takedown.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smiff pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Queen manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Queen (0) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Queen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Queen defends it.
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Queen (0) vs (5) Smiff
Smiff is looking to work his way around to Queen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Queen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Queen prevents Smiff from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves to his opponent's back but Queen bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Smiff. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (2) vs (5) Smiff
Queen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Queen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Queen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Queen won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Queen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Queen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking to control.
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.
Queen trying to move into half guard but instead Smiff has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (2) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Queen's thigh. Queen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiff works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Queen (2) vs (10) Smiff
Smiff moves to his opponent's back but Queen bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Smiff. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (4) vs (10) Smiff
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Queen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Queen'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.
Queen trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Queen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Queen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen continues to stall.
Queen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Queen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Queen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff is controlling Queen's posture.
Queen wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Queen stays in close to Smiff's body and controls the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Smiff has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 10 to 4.
Quinoa Smiff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
Oliver Queen spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Event:
CACC 8
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1306 p4p, 183 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17345 p4p, 620 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burrows pinned against the ropes. Burrows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burrows! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrows (0) vs (4) Smiff
You can see the frustration on Burrows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
Burrows is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows regains half guard.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burrows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now.
Burrows moves into full guard.
Burrows seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burrows can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burrows controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff stands and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burrows is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burrows regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is defending well.
Burrows gets back to full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smiff defends well.
Burrows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Burrows has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (4) vs (7) Smiff
Burrows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smiff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smiff! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (9) Smiff
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (6) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (9) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
Burrows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.
Burrows is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (9) vs (11) Smiff
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrows looking to control.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows has Smiff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (11) vs (11) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pulls Burrows in close to his closed guard and prevents Burrows from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows has gone for a leg lock! Smiff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burrows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (11) vs (13) Smiff
Burrows keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (11) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (13) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (16) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Smiff actually manages to regain half guard.
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (19) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff prevents Burrows from improving position.
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burrows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smiff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Smiff. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (19) vs (20) Smiff
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 20 to 19.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Quinoa Smiff made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1602 p4p, 216 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17263 p4p, 644 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff drives through and clinches with Mamedov against the ropes.
Mamedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smiff uses from the top position.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mamedov working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamedov is keeping the position for now.
Mamedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamedov is retaining full guard.
Smiff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mamedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smiff has Mamedov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mamedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Mamedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Mamedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamedov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Smiff tries to roll over but Mamedov keeps him under control.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov mounts Smiff! Really nice guard pass there!
Smiff 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.
Well, if Mamedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mamedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mamedov moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Smiff
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Mamedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff keeps trying to improve his position.
Mamedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smiff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff prevents Mamedov from taking his back.
Mamedov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Smiff
Mamedov trying to control.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to escape the position.
Mamedov is persistently looking for the submission but Smiff is defending it well.
Smiff is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Smiff is controlling his hands well.
Smiff is keeping busy.
Mamedov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiff for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mamedov is cranking Smiff's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Smiff! He's tightened the choke and Smiff is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pascual Perez (ranked 2098 p4p, 270 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17388 p4p, 637 weight class). Perez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Another One Bites The Dust. Quinoa Smiff acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pascual Perez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perez tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff pushes Perez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Perez is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Smiff can't fight it off and eventually Perez manages to take the fight to the floor. Smiff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perez (2) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smiff postures up.
Perez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smiff frees his head nicely. Oh but Perez has switched to an armbar! Smiff is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pascual Perez!
A relieved looking Pascual Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 4165 p4p, 471 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 2897 p4p, 355 weight class). Adelhard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Volbeat - Still Counting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Quinoa Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smiff moves into the clinch.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
Smiff successfully pulls guard.
Adelhard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Adelhard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Adelhard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Smiff is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Adelhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertram Adelhard!
Our winner, Bertram Adelhard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 3
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 3575 p4p, 385 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3092 p4p, 336 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quinoa Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smiff tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Smiff clinches up against the cage.
Smiff jumps guard.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Smiff is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Smiff from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (3) Gracie
Smiff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smiff tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (5) Gracie
Smiff wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Smiff (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is hanging on to Smiff's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Smiff manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (5) vs (8) Gracie
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (8) vs (8) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Smiff control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smiff is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smiff to get the leverage.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Smiff seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (8) vs (10) Gracie
Smiff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (8) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smiff regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Smiff from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Smiff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smiff (12) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (12) vs (15) Gracie
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (12) vs (18) Gracie
Gracie prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Smiff's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smiff (12) vs (21) Gracie
Smiff is trying to break free.
Gracie looking to break Smiff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smiff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smiff tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smiff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smiff moves into full guard.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (14) vs (21) Gracie
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Smiff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Smiff eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 14.
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaan gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Kaan manages to retain guard.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kaan keeps moving.
Smiff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smiff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Kaan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff stands up over Kaan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Smiff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Kaan keeps moving.
Smiff throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaan trying to control the position.
Smiff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smiff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smiff looks to land a combination but Kaan avoids it well.
Smiff lands an overhand right.
Smiff tries to clinch but Kaan is having none of it.
Smiff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Smiff looks to move away, Kaan throws a big counter combo but Smiff just gets out of the way.
Smiff avoids the body shot from Kaan.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Kaan is trying to stand up here but Smiff is controlling him well.
Smiff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Smiff taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smiff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smiff has hold of Kaan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kaan seems comfortable defending it but Smiff has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kaan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kaan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smiff couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinoa Smiff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Quinoa Smiff waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Smiff back into the cage.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smiff misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
Hunter takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Smiff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smiff throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Hunter is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Smiff instigates a clinch.
Smiff blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Smiff moved away.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smiff slips a jab from Hunter.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Smiff. Smiff maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smiff moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Smiff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smiff wants a takedown but no success here.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Smiff lands a shoulder strike.
Smiff throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Smiff tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Smiff back against the cage. #BC#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smiff checks a leg kick.
Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Smiff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smiff thinking. #CL2#
Smiff darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.#BC2#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
Hunter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smiff lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter jabs Smiff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter throws a head kick but Smiff moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Commie Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Smiff down.
That kick from Hunter tenderised Smiff's leg. Smiff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smiff throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Smiff counters with a two punch combo.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smiff fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Smiff checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Smiff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smiff moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
Smiff swinging wildly here.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Smiff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smiff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunter eats them both and turns towards Smiff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smiff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smiff's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smiff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Smiff tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Smiff moves into the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Smiff is trying to push Hunter away but Hunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunter tries to work over Smiff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smiff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commie Hunter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Commie Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smiff.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smiff throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Smiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smiff just manages to avoid it.
Hunter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Smiff's legs.
Smiff moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunter.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Smiff saw that one coming. #CL2#
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Smiff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smiff takes a shot to the head.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Smiff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter throws a body punch but Smiff moves out of range.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Hunter. #CL2#
Smiff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Smiff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Smiff both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
Smiff works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter wants to land a leg kick but Smiff is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Commie Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch.#T2#
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Smiff moves away and avoids it.
Smiff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Hunter.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiff.
Some bone on bone action there as Smiff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter tries to land a front kick but Smiff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiff.#CL#
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Smiff scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Smiff blocking some punches.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smiff moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiff's elbow.
Smiff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smiff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smiff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Smiff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Smiff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Smiff gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Smiff's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.
Hunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter clobbers Smiff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Smiff.
Smiff moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter throws the left hand but Smiff avoids the punch easily.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Smiff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commie Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Commie Hunter's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smiff misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smiff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smiff shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Smiff clinches. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smiff tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Smiff slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smiff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunter with a hook.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smiff on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Hunter clinches.
Hunter is leaning against Smiff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smiff misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter tries to work over Smiff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Smiff gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Smiff controls his hands.
Smiff wants a takedown but no success here.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
Commie Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smiff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Hunter.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smiff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Smiff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunter holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter is controlling Smiff's posture.#T3#
Hunter 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.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smiff won't allow Hunter to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smiff, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smiff's elbow.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hunter misses with some punches.
Smiff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Smiff pushes him off.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiff.
Smiff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smiff checks it well.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smiff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smiff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Smiff moved away.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter throws a head kick but Smiff moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter 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 Smiff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A right-left combo lands from Smiff.
And that's the end of the fight!
Commie Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'.
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Event:
AFC #9 : Main Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Trotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Trotter 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.#CL2#
Trotter clinches up with Smiff and pushes him back against the cage.
Trotter stalling.
Smiff blocks an elbow strike from Trotter.
#BC2#
Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Smiff closes the distance and pushes Trotter back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trotter cracks Smiff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Smiff pushes Trotter up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smiff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trotter.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smiff scores with a shot to the body.
Trotter loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Trotter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smiff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trotter shoots in looking for a takedown but Smiff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trotter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trotter misses with a hook. Smiff ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Smiff.
Trotter slips a jab and a cross from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Smiff gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smiff up against the cage.#TD2#
Trotter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smiff regains guard immediately.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter is in close to Smiff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trotter scoring with some ground and pound.
Smiff 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.
Trotter trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Smiff wants to sweep here but Trotter controlling him for the moment.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.
Trotter is in close to Smiff's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Trotter is looking to stand up but Smiff won't let him.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Trotter cracks Smiff with a solid left hand.
Trotter won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Trotter with a nice head shot there.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Smiff pushing down on Trotter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away.
Trotter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!#SUB2#
Trotter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Trotter is landing with strikes. Smiff can't take much more of this.
Trotter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Smiff right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trotter connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smiff to escape the position.
Smiff tries to roll but Trotter sticks to his back.
Smiff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trotter's guard. Nice work there by Smiff.
Smiff pushes down on Trotter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trotter tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alonzo Trotter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Trotter has managed to clinch.
Trotter prevents a body shot from Smiff.
Trotter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Trotter wants the takedown. Smiff is fighting it off but Trotter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smiff's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Smiff working for a triangle but Trotter defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiff is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Trotter lands an upkick as Smiff stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Trotter is keeping the position.
Smiff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Trotter controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Trotter keeps moving.
Trotter trying to control the position.
Trotter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smiff controls the pace.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trotter is keeping the position for now.
Trotter 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Trotter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff throwing strikes but missing.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Trotter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smiff 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.#T3#
Trotter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trotter lands a couple of digs.
Trotter stands up over Smiff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smiff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Trotter is staying active underneath Smiff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trotter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trotter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smiff slips a nice elbow through Trotter's hands, connecting with Trotter's forehead.#SUB#
Smiff trying to work for an americana but Trotter has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB2#
Trotter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Trotter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trotter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smiff is pushing down on Trotter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trotter is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trotter trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trotter is looking to improve his position.
Smiff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smiff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smiff wants to clinch.#TD2#
Trotter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trotter in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Trotter has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smiff is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Trotter yanks on the arm and Smiff is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Trotter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Trotter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alonzo Trotter thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Smiff throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Smiff didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smiff holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiff doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski is fighting to break Smiff's control of his arms but Smiff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Smiff working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Mankowski preventing the sweep.
Smiff controls Mankowski momentarily but Mankowski frees himself.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff is pulling down on Mankowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Mankowski, at least for the moment.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Mankowski gets to his feet. Smiff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Smiff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Smiff.
#TD2#
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mankowski working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smiff won't allow Mankowski to sweep him here.
Smiff trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smiff uses it to pass to side control.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
Smiff trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mankowski keeps working.
Mankowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mankowski, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mankowski blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets tackled into the cage by Smiff. Smiff maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Smiff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
Mankowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smiff is working away from the top position though.
Mankowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Mankowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Mankowski is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Mankowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Smiff connects with a nice short shot to Mankowski's temple. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for subs from the bottom but Smiff mounts him!
Smiff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smiff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount but Smiff keeps good control and instead manages to take Mankowski's back.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Smiff won't let him.
Well, with Smiff on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mankowski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Mankowski right now.
#SUB2#
Smiff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mankowski is defending well though. Smiff let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Mankowski right now.
#SUB2#
Smiff working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mankowski is doing well to defend. Smiff seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mankowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smiff gets the takedown into side control.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Smiff scoring with punches from side control.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smiff slows the pace down.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smiff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smiff jumps into side control!
Smiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
Smiff wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it. #T4#
Smiff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Junior Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Junior Dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 183
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lang scores with a jab to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smiff misses with a left hand
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smiff slips a jab from Lang.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lang eats them both and turns towards Smiff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smiff on the side of the head. #T1#
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Smiff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
David Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Lang lands an overhand right.
A jab from Lang misses.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Smiff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smiff.
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lang pinned against the cage. Lang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Lang misses with a hook.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smiff.
Smiff swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Lang counters by clinching up.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smiff tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Smiff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang moves in looking to clinch but Smiff pushes him off.#T3#
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smiff throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Lang throws a hook but Smiff avoids it easily.
Smiff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang moves out of range as Smiff strikes.
Lang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Smiff counters with a series of strikes. Lang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smiff slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lang misses with a hook. Smiff ducked under it nicely.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Smiff throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Lang throws a hook but Smiff blocks it.
Smiff catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Smiff's shoulder, as Smiff tries to avoid the shot.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Smiff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
Lang misses the jab.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Smiff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Lang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Smiff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smiff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smiff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smiff tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smiff manages to circle out of the way.
Smiff takes one to the chin there.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang lands with a straight right. Smiff didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang lands with a right hand.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Smiff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lang lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Smiff does no damage.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smiff's hands.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
Smiff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff staying out of range there.#CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
Lang tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smiff on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Smiff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Smiff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Smiff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Smiff.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smiff.
A shot in the inside from Lang. #TD2#
Smiff has clasped his hands together around Lang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Lang pushes Smiff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smiff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff working away.
Smiff taking a breather here.
Smiff trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smiff laying and praying for a moment but Lang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lang trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff is taking a breather. Lang 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Lang throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range.
Lang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Lang moves out of range.
Smiff closes the distance but Lang moves to the side
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smiff misses with the combination.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smiff's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Lang tries to bum rush Smiff with a series of wild strikes but Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Smiff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lang's head backwards.#T1#
Smiff moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Smiff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smiff misses the body punch #KD#
and Lang counters with a nice right hand that sends Smiff toppling to the canvas! Smiff scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lang finish him?!
David Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smiff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smiff swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang gets through Smiff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang stalling the fight.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Smiff seems to have recovered his senses.
Smiff can't break the clinch.
Smiff can't break the clinch.
Smiff wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Smiff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Lang drops Smiff onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smiff is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smiff with a big uppercut! Smiff tries to clinch up but Lang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smiff to the mat! Smiff covers up and Lang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lang!
A relieved looking David Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'.
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MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding defending well as Smiff loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Smiff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
#CL2#
Smiff clinches with his opponent.
Smiff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harding.#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harding to the ground. Smiff is now in Harding's guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Smiff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Harding catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
A cross from Harding lands.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
Smiff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harding.
Harding lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Smiff takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smiff tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smiff checks the leg kick.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff is looking for the big counter here.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Smiff misses.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harding.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
Smiff throws out a powerful jab.
Smiff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harding sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smiff stops Harding from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harding wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Harding defending well. #T3#
Harding keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harding keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Harding is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smiff keeps trying to improve his position.
Smiff is keen to just control but Harding is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harding defends it well.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
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#
Smiff misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Harding is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff stops Harding from getting back to his feet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Harding defending well.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Harding is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smiff is stalling here. Harding is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smiff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harding has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Harding controlling the position from side mount.
Smiff is trying to work for a sweep but Harding has mounted him!
Smiff is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smiff regains half guard.
Smiff trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harding manages to pass to mount!
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Smiff tries to reverse the position but Harding maintains control.
Jonathan Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding controlling from the full mount.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smiff wants to stand back up but Harding manages to pass into side control.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Smiff looks to move to half guard but instead Harding has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Smiff can't escape the position.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Harding stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Harding lands with a right hand.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff scores with a nice right hand.
Smiff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smiff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff throws a series of punches but Harding avoids them all with ease.
Smiff dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smiff lands a nice shot to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smiff to counter with a crisp jab.
Harding lands with a cross.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice cross by Harding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Harding lands a body shot.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Harding with a jab.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smiff tries to clinch there but Harding circles away.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smiff takes the fight into the clinch.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harding smiles and moves away.
Jonathan Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiff.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
Smiff lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding cracks Smiff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smiff throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smiff tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding slips under a jab.
Smiff swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
Harding scores with a leg kick.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Harding stuffs the takedown.
Smiff misses with a hook to the body
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
Smiff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Smiff.
Smiff tries to clinch but Harding is having none of it.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding throws a head kick that misses.
Smiff misses with a looping right.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.
Harding throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Harding.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Smiff takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiff.
Smiff throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smiff in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smiff throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smiff doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
Jonathan Harding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hedman Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Smiff wants to stand and escape but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smiff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Smiff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedman Karlsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Smiff working for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedman Karlsson distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedman Karlsson is working Smiff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smiff is looking to stand up but Hedman Karlsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedman Karlsson stops Smiff from standing up.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
Smiff wants to get back to his feet but Hedman Karlsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smiff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hedman Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Smiff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hedman Karlsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hedman Karlsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smiff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smiff drops his hands momentarily and Hedman Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hedman Karlsson swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Smiff misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Smiff swinging wildly here.
Hedman Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smiff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Smiff counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff lands a right hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson wants to clinch.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smiff dives into side control.
#REVR#
Oliver Hedman Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedman Karlsson struggling a bit here.
Smiff slows the pace down.
Hedman Karlsson tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB2#
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smiff just content to control the position. #T2#
Smiff taking a break here but Hedman Karlsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control here.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedman Karlsson manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Hedman Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
Smiff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson looking to control.
Hedman Karlsson keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Hedman Karlsson looking to control.
Smiff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
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.
Smiff trying to control but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Smiff is trying to break free.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hedman Karlsson pushes Smiff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson gets through Smiff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.
Hedman Karlsson wants to land a leg kick but Smiff is out of range.
Smiff throws a looping overhand right but Hedman Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Smiff misses.
Smiff throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Hedman Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smiff is trying to improve his position.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smiff to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Smiff from escaping the position.
Smiff sneaks back into half guard.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson works over Smiff with some ground and pound from guard.
Hedman Karlsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smiff's head.#T2#
Smiff trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Smiff looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hedman Karlsson stops Smiff from standing up.
Hedman Karlsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smiff wants to control the position but Hedman Karlsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow that misses. Smiff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hedman Karlsson's guard. Nice move by Smiff!#REVB##SUB2#
Smiff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hedman Karlsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hedman Karlsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson stops Smiff from standing up.
Smiff pulls Hedman Karlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hedman Karlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Smiff to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedman Karlsson's guard. #REVB#
Hedman Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hedman Karlsson controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedman Karlsson has Smiff pulled in close to control his posture.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hedman Karlsson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
A victorious Oliver Hedman Karlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 170
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
A left lands for Vasleyiev.
Nice sprawl there from Vasleyiev as Smiff shoots in.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vasleyiev defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Vasleyiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left and a right from Smiff both land. Nice combination.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasleyiev circles away.
Smiff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiff throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Smiff misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff keeps Vasleyiev at a distance using the push kick.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
A combination from Vasleyiev does no damage.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasleyiev misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Smiff blocks a leg kick.
Smiff throws a leg kick that misses.
Smiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasleyiev defends it nicely.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasleyiev misses with a double jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a two punch combination.
Smiff jabs Vasleyiev right on the nose. Vasleyiev blinks but takes it well.
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasleyiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasleyiev connects with a right hand. Smiff shakes it off.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Smiff is looking to land body kicks.
Vasleyiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smiff just manages to avoid it.
Smiff misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Smiff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasleyiev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vasleyiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smiff cracks Vasleyiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smiff dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasleyiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smiff walks into a left hand.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasleyiev as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasleyiev circles away.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Smiff strikes.
Vasleyiev throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smiff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasleyiev walks into a left hand.
Smiff tries a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Vasleyiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Smiff checks it.
Smiff tries to clinch
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev throws the left hand but Smiff avoids the punch easily.
Smiff fails with the takedown.#T4#
Smiff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasleyiev is fending him off so far but Smiff persists. Nope, Vasleyiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasleyiev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasleyiev trying to control the position but instead, Smiff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasleyiev into the cage.
Smiff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasleyiev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasleyiev lands a right hand.
Vasleyiev just leaning against Smiff, taking a breather.
Vasleyiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Smiff off balance momentarily.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vasleyiev cracks Smiff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Vasleyiev.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff looks to land a combination. Vasleyiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasleyiev walks into a left hand.
Smiff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev walks into a straight right hand from Smiff.#T1#
Smiff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasleyiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Vasleyiev.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Vasleyiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasleyiev to the ground. Smiff is now in Vasleyiev's guard.
Smiff 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.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasleyiev is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasleyiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smiff trying to control but Vasleyiev is working from the bottom.
Smiff 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.
Vasleyiev keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control the action but Vasleyiev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smiff controlling the position from side mount.
Smiff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vasleyiev tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Smiff stalls from top position.
Smiff trying to control the position but Vasleyiev is working away.
Smiff taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev 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 Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Smiff throws a counter combo.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasleyiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smiff lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Vasleyiev. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter punch.
Vasleyiev connects with a right hand. Smiff shakes it off.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Vasleyiev pushes him off.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Smiff takes one on the button.
Smiff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Smiff avoids them all with ease.
Vasleyiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Smiff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Smiff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vasleyiev to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by Smiff as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Vasleyiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev scores with a hook to the body. Smiff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smiff misses with a hook.
Smiff 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.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiff.
It looked like Vasleyiev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Smiff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasleyiev swivels and escapes.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Vasleyiev walks into a stiff left hand from Smiff.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasleyiev looks to land a right hand but Smiff moved out of range.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smiff is out of range.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiff manages to avoid it.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasleyiev. That's going to slow Smiff down.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as Smiff blocks the low kick.
Smiff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smiff lands with a good body shot.
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!
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasleyiev.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev tries to score with a low kick but Smiff moves his leg out of the way.
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasleyiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiff with a jab.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice body shot.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasleyiev sprawls well. Vasleyiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasleyiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter punch.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Smiff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vasleyiev thuds his right hand into Smiff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Vasleyiev both land. Nice combination.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Smiff strikes.
Vasleyiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.#T4#
Smiff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Smiff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasleyiev tried to counter with a leg kick but Smiff avoided it.
Vasleyiev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasleyiev tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasleyiev to the ground. Vasleyiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Smiff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasleyiev fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasleyiev is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Vasleyiev scores with a nice right hand.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Smiff tries to clinch but Vasleyiev is having none of it.
Vasleyiev blocks a leg kick.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasleyiev tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasleyiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Vasleyiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasleyiev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Yau sprawls well.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smiff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Yau lands a jab.#CL#
Smiff clinches. #BC2#
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yau circles away quickly and effectively.
Yau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau scores with a punch to the head.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Yau scores with a hook to the body. Smiff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yau scores with a nice strike.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff connects with a leg kick. Yau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Smiff clinches up with Yau and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Smiff throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau checks a low kick from Smiff.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Yau. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Yau unleashes a big counter combination but Smiff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff slips under a jab.
Smiff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yau.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Smiff rushes Yau and presses him up against the cage.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff blocks a body shot from Yau. #BC2#
Yau manages to break the clinch.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
It looked like Smiff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yau.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Yau connects with a crisp jab.
Smiff throws a poor cross that misses
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Yau lands a jab to the head.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Yau circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau misses with the combination.
It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smiff takes one to the side of the head.
Smiff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smiff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Yau has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smiff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yau looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Yau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smiff sprawling to the canvas! Smiff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yau finish him?!
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yau digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff is looking to wear down Yau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smiff throws a solid leg kick but Yau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smiff.
Smiff scores with a hook.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smiff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smiff slips a jab from Yau.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau thuds his right hand into Smiff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Yau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Yau catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff. #TD#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Smiff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Yau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yau is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Smiff wants to control but Yau is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Yau is defending it quite comfortably.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yau keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yau gets full guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smiff 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.
Yau keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smiff at a distance.
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Smiff attempts a counter takedown but Yau avoids it well and moves away.
Yau jabs at Smiff's body.
Smiff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yau looks to land a combination. Smiff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yau misses with a looping left.#T3#
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiff.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smiff with a body shot.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yau.
Smiff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smiff.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yau counters with a stiff right hand.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yau on his heels. He'll look to pass Yau's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
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!
Yau is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Yau has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yau is adopting a defensive guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau digs a good hook to Smiff's body.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Smiff throws a wild body kick that Yau sees coming a mile off.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Yau thuds a left hand into Smiff's body.
Yau scores with a three punch combo!
Smiff misses with a jab to the body
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff being controlled here momentarily.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja Dojo inform us that Yau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Yau is pulling down on Smiff's head to control his posture.
Smiff sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yau lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Yau lands with a hook. Smiff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
Smiff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yau counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yau defends well and Smiff ends up having to push Yau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smiff misses with a two punch combination.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown but Yau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smiff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yau lands the left hand.
Yau cracks Smiff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Yau misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yau as he jumps to the side.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yau finds it's way round the side to connect with Smiff's head.
Sloppy strikes from Smiff. Those never looked like landing.
Yau throws out a counter right but Smiff avoids it with no problem.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Yau scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Yau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Yau.
Yau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff misses with the body kick
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Yau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Nice shot by Yau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yau 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smiff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz has picked Smiff up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diaz working Smiff over with strikes.
Diaz winds up and cracks Smiff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Smiff has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz distracts Smiff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Smiff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smiff has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Smiff has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Smiff blocks nicely.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Smiff takes the fight into the clinch.
Smiff is trying to break free.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Smiff tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Smiff struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Smiff working hard to break the clinch.
Smiff stalls.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff working aggressively here.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz tries a body shot but Smiff blocks it.
#TD#
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving. #T1#
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff looking to control.
#SUB2#
Smiff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Smiff 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 Diaz!
Smiff tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smiff!
Mat Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
Smiff is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smiff is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smiff is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smiff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Diaz is nestled in close to Smiff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smiff trying to control here.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through Smiff's hands, connecting with Smiff's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Diaz takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Smiff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smiff scrambles back to his feet.
Smiff shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz cracks Smiff with a hook to the temple - Smiff is on wobbly legs here! Diaz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smiff falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Diaz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mat Diaz!
An out of breath Mat Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 164
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
Shoe throws a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Shoe circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Smiff is predictable there
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Smiff 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shoe, as that shot connected.
Smiff fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shoe is wriggling around but Smiff manages to pass to half guard.
Smiff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smiff.
#T1#
Smiff wants to control the pace but Shoe is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Smiff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smiff wants to take Shoe's back here but Shoe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shoe can't escape the position.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff unloads with some shots from mount but Shoe bucks and avoids them well.
Smiff trying to control but Shoe is having none of it.
Shoe tries to reverse the position but Smiff maintains control.#T2#
Smiff raining down shots from the mount!
Smiff won't let Shoe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Smiff 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.
Smiff avoids the attempt from Shoe to control.
Smiff landing shots from mount.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe gets back to half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shoe pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
Smiff prevents Shoe from improving his position.
Shoe is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Shoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smiff's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff 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.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Shoe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smiff's guard.#SUB2#
Smiff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shoe is aware though and is defending well.
Shoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smiff is looking to sweep but instead, Shoe has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff is in trouble now - Shoe has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Smiff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense.
Shoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Shoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smiff's head.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shoe to the ground. Smiff is now in Shoe's guard.
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Shoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoe has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoe is keeping the position for now.
Smiff pushes down on Shoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoe wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shoe is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smiff is looking to land body kicks.
Shoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smiff lands with a good body shot.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Smiff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Shoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smiff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiff somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Shoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gum Shoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Shoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Smiff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Shoe gets caught flat footed, as Smiff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Shoe pushes Smiff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Smiff moved out of range nicely.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Smiff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shoe to see if he's OK.
Shoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES#
Shoe sneaks out the side door and pushes Smiff away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Shoe defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Shoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe leaves Smiff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Shoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoe circles away.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smiff moves out of range easily.
Shoe is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Smiff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff won't allow Shoe to get back to his feet.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Shoe is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smiff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort.
Smiff trying to control the position but Shoe is working away. #T2#
Shoe is trying to improve his position.
Smiff trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Smiff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shoe is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it. #SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shoe controls the position for a moment.#T3##ES#
Shoe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Smiff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smiff stands and throws Shoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shoe regains half guard.#SUB2#
Shoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiff.
Smiff is looking to stall here but Shoe recovers full guard. #T4#
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Shoe keeps moving.
Shoe trying to control the position.
Shoe is wriggling around but Smiff manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff content to control rather than advance.
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 Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
#TD2#
Ahonen gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Ahonen manages to retain guard.
Smiff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiff throws a strike but Ahonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking to sweep but instead, Ahonen has passed into half 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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Smiff's temple. #T1#
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahonen throws a strike but Smiff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smiff is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Smiff won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smiff trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Smiff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smiff trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff tries to score with some ground and pound. Ahonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ahonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahonen defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Smiff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smiff working the ground and pound but Ahonen is defending the strikes.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahonen is not content to let Smiff control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position. #T4#
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Ahonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahonen won't be happy with that.
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen gets back to full guard.
Ahonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiff trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smiff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard but Smiff has passed into side control.
Smiff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahonen keeps working.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.
Smiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Ahonen manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Smiff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen is refusing to be controlled, as Smiff sits in half guard.
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Ahonen gets full guard.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Ahonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Ahonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahonen is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Smiff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smiff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Ahonen gets caught flat footed, as Smiff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahonen wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Smiff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Ahonen dodges the ground and pound from Smiff.#T1#
Ahonen is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep.
Smiff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smiff trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away. #SUB2#
Smiff is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ahonen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smiff gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ahonen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smiff lets go of the hold and Ahonen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinoa Smiff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Quinoa Smiff thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
Yau clobbers Smiff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yau lands a right hook to the body.
Smiff throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range. #CL#
Smiff clinches.
Smiff wants to get back to striking at distance but Yau won't allow it.
Yau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smiff blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.#T1#
Smiff working hard to break the clinch.
Smiff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yau to keep the fight standing.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yau.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smiff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yau's brow.
Smiff is working for takedown but Yau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiff lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Yau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yau avoids the body shot from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a lunging right hand
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yau.#T2#
Yau tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yau forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Yau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiff misses with an elbow strike.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Smiff wants to break free but Yau has control.
#TD#
Smiff drags the fight down to the ground.
Yau is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yau won't allow Smiff to sweep him here. #T3#
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiff is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yau is keeping the position for now.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Yau taking a bit of punishment here - Smiff scoring with strikes.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff 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.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yau defending against the ground and pound.
Yau prevents Smiff from improving position.
Yau is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Yau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff tries to move to mount but Yau blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smiff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smiff misses with a few strikes there.
Smiff looks for a takedown but Yau sprawls well.
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Smiff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smiff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Yau moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Yau counters by moving into the clinch.
Smiff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smiff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yau walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Yau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yau wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Smiff clinches with his opponent.
Yau prevents Smiff from breaking the clinch.
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiff is trying to maintain a safe position but Yau gets an underhook and turns Smiff into the cage.
Yau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Smiff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yau lands a right hand.
Smiff looking to stall.
Yau lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Yau lands a nice uppercut.
Yau with a knee to the head.
Yau content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smiff tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position.
Smiff wants a takedown.
#TD#
Smiff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yau is trying to keep an underhook but Smiff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yau pulls Smiff in to control the position.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Yau defending well.
Yau is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Yau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Yau is keeping the position.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff trying to control but Yau is working from the bottom.
Smiff landing some decent shots from guard.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smiff misses with a leg kick
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smiff.
It seemed like Yau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yau to the ground. Smiff is now in Yau's guard.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yau keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Smiff tries to score with some ground and pound. Yau controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Smiff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Yau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinoa Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Yau sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yau passes into half guard.
#T3#
Yau wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Smiff tries to roll over but Yau keeps him under control.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Yau wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smiff actively working from the bottom here.
Yau is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yau works his way into side control.
Smiff is not content to let Yau control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calabi Yau.
I've got Yau 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
During a confident post fight interview, Calabi Yau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Doom. That snapped Smiff's head back.
Doom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Doom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smiff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Doom.
Doom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
Smiff wants to slow Doom down by chopping away at his legs.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch but Smiff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doom scores with a nice head shot.
Doom scores with a push kick.#TD#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doom on his heels. He'll look to pass Doom's guard now, I'm sure.
Smiff postures up and lands a big shot to Doom's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom is looking to stand up but Smiff isn't so interested in that idea.
Doom 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.
Doom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.
Smiff 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.
Doom pulls Smiff in close to his closed guard and prevents Smiff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smiff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doom holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doom wants to sweep but no luck.
Doom controlling the position.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Doom is just out of range.
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smiff counters with a series of strikes. Doom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Doom stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Doom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doom tries to close the distance and clinch but Smiff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiff wants to land a leg kick but Doom is out of range.
Smiff slips a jab from Doom.
Doom misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Smiff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Smiff clinches up against the cage.
Doom working aggressively here.
Smiff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doom pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doom.
Smiff lands a nice looking body shot.
Smiff fails with the takedown.
Doom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smiff shoots in but Doom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Project Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom throws a body punch but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff tries to clinch up.#T4#
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doom's waist but Doom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Smiff misses with an uppercut.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Doom was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doom dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Doom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doom moves to clinch but Smiff breaks away #TD#
so Smiff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Doom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom dominated that round.
That's time! Smiff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Smiff moves away and avoids it.
Doom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doom throws a jab when Smiff was well out of range.
Smiff misses with a wild body shot.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom lands a high kick!
Doom connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doom enables Smiff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Doom wants to stand up but Smiff is controlling him.
Doom 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.#T1#
Doom keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smiff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doom can pounce on him.
Smiff slips a straight right by Doom.
Doom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smiff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Doom there.#CL2#
Doom forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.
Smiff wants to get back to striking at distance but Doom won't allow it.
Doom lands a body shot.
Doom has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doom gets underhooks to prevent Smiff's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Doom fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Doom.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Smiff is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff. #BC2#
Doom manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
Smiff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doom throws a head kick that misses.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Smiff wants to clinch.
Project Doom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Smiff blocks a head kick by Doom.
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smiff tries to land knees in the clinch but Doom avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smiff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Smiff fails to land.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Smiff blocks an uppercut.
Doom scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Smiff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doom regains guard immediately.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard. #T4#
Doom 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Doom stands up from half guard.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiff shoots in but Doom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Doom shows good takedown defense.
Smiff throws a body shot but no joy.
Smiff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doom with a nice cross.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Doom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smiff's head.
Doom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Doom clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Smiff successfully pulls guard.
Doom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doom controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Smiff is working an open guard so Doom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Doom tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smiff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Doom misses with a straight left.
Doom tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom dips to his left and cracks Smiff with an uppercut!#T1#
Doom checks a leg kick nicely.
Doom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Doom rushes Smiff and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Doom.
Smiff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doom tries to throw a body punch but Smiff avoids it by throwing Doom back against the cage.
Smiff tries to throw a body punch but Doom avoids it by throwing Smiff back against the cage.
Doom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doom as Smiff tries to tie him up.
Doom misses with some punches.
Smiff fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doom.
Smiff wants to break free but Doom has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doom. #T2#
Doom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doom swings wildly with an uppercut but Smiff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom gets underhooks to prevent Smiff's takedown attempt.
Doom lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom tries to work over Smiff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doom tries a body shot but Smiff blocks it.
Doom lands an uppercut.
Smiff throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doom.
Doom misses with some punches.
Doom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smiff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doom is defending well for now.
Doom lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there #TD#
and Smiff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Doom has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smiff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Doom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Project Doom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff blocking some punches.
Doom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Doom.
Doom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smiff is trying to break the clinch but Doom has him pressed against the cage.
Doom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smiff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doom lands a hook that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Doom lands a shot to the body.
Doom is leaning against Smiff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Doom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smiff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doom thuds his shin into the meat of Smiff's side.
Smiff walks into a jab.
Smiff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doom finds it's way round the side to connect with Smiff's head.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smiff is looking to wear down Doom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doom keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Doom really 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.
#R4#
Doom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
Doom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smiff's head.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smiff at a distance.
Smiff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doom lands a nice looking body shot.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Smiff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smiff walks into a left hand.
Smiff moves to clinch but Doom breaks away
and Doom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Doom's corner calls for a 1-2. Doom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doom misses with a body shot.
Smiff tries to bum rush Doom with a series of wild strikes but Doom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Smiff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doom moves out of range of the leg kick from Smiff.
Smiff takes one on the button.
Smiff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Doom circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smiff to the canvas! Smiff doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Doom keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Doom!
A relieved looking Project Doom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Smiff darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smiff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mendez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendez stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Angelo Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Mendez has Smiff pressed against the cage, preventing Smiff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendez prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Smiff should have avoided that one.
Smiff falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Mendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Mendez throws a series of punches but Smiff avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Mendez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smiff moves into range and clinches up with Mendez.#BC#
Mendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smiff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mendez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smiff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord misses with a wild body shot.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Offord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Offord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smiff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Offord scores with a hook.#KD#
Offord lands a left and a right that send Smiff crashing to the mat, dazed. Offord thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Quinoa Smiff has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Offord moves out of range as Smiff throws a body kick.
Offord throws a body kick that misses.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Offord's body.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.#T1#
Offord cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Smiff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Offord.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Offord looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Offord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smiff's head backwards.
Smiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Offord misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smiff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Offord on the inside.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Offord misses the target.
Smiff walks into a jab.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Offord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offord as he avoids it easily.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Nice uppercut there from Offord.
Jab by Offord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offord. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Offord misses
and Smiff counters with a stiff right hand.
Offord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiff.
Smiff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiff defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Smiff controls the action.
Smiff struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands.
#T3#
Smiff trying to stall but Offord improves his position.
Smiff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smiff or not. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Smiff counters with a straight right hand.
Smiff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiff.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
As Offord backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Offord manages to avoid it all.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Offord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Offord is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Offord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T4#
Offord has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Offord will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff throws a strike but Offord avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Offord is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Smiff has latched onto it... Big trouble! Smiff pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Offord is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Smiff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 139
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smiff.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiff.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Smiff moved out of range nicely.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smiff misses with a looping left.
Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
Hedman Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smiff's head.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
A little jabbing left from Smiff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smiff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hedman Karlsson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Smiff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hedman Karlsson's half guard.
Hedman Karlsson trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
#T1#
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Hedman Karlsson has a hand on Smiff's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smiff takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smiff throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hedman Karlsson because Smiff loaded up on that one.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedman Karlsson tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to get to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Smiff unloading with bombs!
Smiff is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is in a horrible position here. Smiff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smiff tries to control but Hedman Karlsson wriggling away.
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hedman Karlsson?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff unloads with some shots from mount but Hedman Karlsson bucks and avoids them well.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson taking shots to the head.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedman Karlsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smiff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hedman Karlsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smiff controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smiff 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson gets back to full guard.
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smiff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hedman Karlsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hedman Karlsson's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff misses with a series of wild punches.
Hedman Karlsson lands the left hand.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hedman Karlsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Smiff avoided it.
Smiff fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff working the ground and pound from side control.
Hedman Karlsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Hedman Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff is thwarting Hedman Karlsson's attempts to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedman Karlsson is holding on for now.
Smiff controlling the action here.
Hedman Karlsson gets full guard.
Hedman Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Smiff passes Hedman Karlsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smiff wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson defending well.
Smiff trying to control the action but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Smiff trying to advance position but Hedman Karlsson counters by regaining guard.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedman Karlsson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Smiff to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Smiff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedman Karlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hedman Karlsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smiff is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Hedman Karlsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinoa Smiff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff throws a one two combo.
Smiff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiff throws a nice looking combination but Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hedman Karlsson to the ground. Smiff is now in Hedman Karlsson's guard.
Smiff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Smiff is looking to work some ground and pound but Hedman Karlsson has wrist control.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedman Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hedman Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Quinoa Smiff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smiff lands a nice short elbow.
Smiff is keen to just control but Hedman Karlsson is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smiff in particular looking to stall.
Hedman Karlsson gets full guard.
Hedman Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedman Karlsson, not yet.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedman Karlsson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smiff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hedman Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Smiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Smiff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smiff down.
Smiff feints and then cracks Hedman Karlsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down.
A jab from Smiff finds it's way through Hedman Karlsson's defenses.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smiff avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Smiff misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smiff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smiff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hedman Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Smiff connects with a body shot that sends Hedman Karlsson's belly button to the back.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinoa Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smiff 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinoa Smiff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Quinoa Smiff waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Marvin avoids the body shot from Smiff.
Marvin scores with a push kick.
Smiff throws a lazy right hand but Marvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marvin throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Smiff scores with a takedown into Marvin's guard.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marvin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smiff is fighting to break Marvin's control of his arms but Marvin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smiff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marvin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marvin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Marvin has his foot on Smiff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiff works his way back into a safe position though.
Marvin trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smiff pushes down on Marvin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marvin wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Marvin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smiff is pushing down on Marvin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marvin is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Marvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff thows a huge punch but Marvin dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Smiff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff controlling the action here.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Marvin defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff throws a strike but Marvin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Marvin blocks nicely.
Marvin working a defensive guard here.
Marvin is pulling down on Smiff's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Marvin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smiff has passed into half guard!
#T3##SUB2#
Marvin looking for submissions off his back.
Marvin gets full guard.
Marvin keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marvin is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marvin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marvin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marvin looking to control but Smiff passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marvin looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Smiff seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff 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#
Smiff looks to score with a jab to the body but Marvin is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Smiff.
Marvin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marvin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marvin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smiff's head.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marvin.
Marvin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smiff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smiff throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Marvin misses #TD#
and Smiff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marvin is doing well to control the position and prevent Smiff from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
#SUB#
Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Marvin moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Marvin is looking for a triangle but Smiff pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marvin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Marvin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Marvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marvin is trying to control but can't.
Marvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marvin actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marvin!
Marvin is squirming around, avoiding Smiff's attempts to control the action.
Marvin taking shots to the head.
Marvin is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
BOOM! Smiff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Marvin is rocked!
Smiff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marvin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marvin is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?
Smiff landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smiff connects with a bit shot that sees Marvin covering up! More strikes from Smiff and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smiff is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 128
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ardal pushes Smiff away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ardal. Those never looked like landing.
Smiff throws a hook to the side of Ardal's head but Ardal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Ardal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Ardal is predictable there
and Smiff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff ducks right into an uppercut from Ardal.
A jab lands there for Ardal.
Smiff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ardal. Ardal obviously looking to wear him down.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Smiff moves out of range as Ardal strikes.
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ardal.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ardal.
Smiff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Smiff misses.
Ardal cracks Smiff with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ardal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Ardal moves out of range of the strikes.
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardal circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ardal 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 Smiff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Ardal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ardal looks for the body kick but Smiff saw that one coming.
Ardal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ardal quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ardal actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff tries to pass to full mount but Ardal defends it. #T2#
Ardal wants to get back to full guard but Smiff has mounted him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ardal is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff controlling from mount.
Smiff trying to control but Ardal is having none of it.
Ardal tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Ardal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The referee warns Ardal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ardal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smiff pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Smiff.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Ardal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Ardal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff scoring with strikes but Ardal is staying in there. #T4#
Smiff postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ardal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smiff around the waist but Smiff pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smiff is the winner by TKO! Smiff jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Suf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into Suf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smiff is standing up over Suf. Suf looks to escape but Smiff dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Smiff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suf defending against the ground and pound.
Suf regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smiff's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Suf wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Suf won't allow it. #T1#
Suf is refusing to be controlled, as Smiff sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smiff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smiff not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura but Suf is defending well.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Suf is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suf is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Suf dodges the ground and pound from Smiff.
Smiff lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Suf sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
Suf preventing the sweep.
Suf 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.
Suf stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.#T3#
Suf content to stall in guard here.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suf stays in close to Smiff's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Suf is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suf is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Suf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suf napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Suf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Suf counters with a left and a right that stings Smiff.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smiff tries to score with a low kick but Suf moves his leg out of the way.
Suf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff misses with a takedown
and Suf counters with a body kick that stops Smiff in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Suf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suf throws a leg kick which misses Smiff's front leg but catches the back leg as Smiff tries to avoid it.
Suf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Smiff. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Smiff throws a leg kick
letting Suf counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Suf as Smiff shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suf.
Smiff throws the kick towards the body but Suf avoids it.
Suf lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Suf misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smiff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smiff looks to land a combination but Suf avoids it well.
Suf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smiff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smiff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suf lands a leg kick that knocks Smiff off balance momentarily.
Suf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Smiff seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suf. Smiff shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suf lands a jab to the head.
Suf misses with a body shot.
Smiff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smiff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suf swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Smiff misses
and Suf counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Smiff badly! He tries to strike back but Suf puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Smiff out cold! Oh man, Smiff will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Suf!
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Event:
CCR 80
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Denke connects with a right hand. Smiff shakes it off.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Denke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Denke misses.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Denke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.#KD2#
Denke cracks Smiff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Denke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smiff to stand back up!#ROC2#
Smiff is rocked!
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!
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff motions for Denke to come forward. Smiff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denke drops Smiff with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smiff! Denke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Denke!
A victorious Karl Denke 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:
CCR 77
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smiff gets a takedown into half guard.
Smiff moves into full mount! Kazi won't be happy about that!
Kazi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Smiff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kazi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smiff looking to control but Kazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Smiff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Kazi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1#
Smiff looking to finish Kazi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kazi!
Kazi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smiff tries to control but Kazi wriggling away.
Kazi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff working the ground and pound effectively.
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kazi?
Smiff lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kazi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Smiff working for a submission but Kazi is keeping him at bay.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazi is looking to escape.
Smiff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff won't let Kazi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smiff cracks Kazi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kazi taking shots to the head.
Kazi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smiff with the ground and pound from mount.
Kazi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Smiff.
Kazi is trying to stand.#T3#
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Kazi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Smiff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kazi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kazi is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Smiff manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kazi is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CCR 73
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kazi throws a front kick that sends Smiff stumbling back into the cage.
Kazi throws a shot from downtown. Smiff moves away and avoids it.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Kazi.
Kazi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smiff checks it well.
Smiff wants to counter the offense by Kazi and move into the clinch position.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Kazi.
Smiff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Kazi avoids them all with ease.
Kazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Smiff tries to clinch but Kazi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazi.
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!
Kazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.#T1#
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kazi's guard.
Kazi wants to stand up but Smiff is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Kazi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smiff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kazi lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
A short uppercut from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smiff stalls. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Smiff lands a two punch combo.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Smiff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but Kazi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Kazi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Kazi bucks up and tries to throw Smiff off but instead Smiff has got his back!
Kazi trying to get back to his feet but Smiff is in full control for now. #ES#
Kazi manages to stand up with Smiff still on his back. Eventually Smiff drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kazi.
Smiff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kazi. Kazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Kazi keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Kazi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazi pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Kazi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smiff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kazi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smiff taking a breather. #TD2#
Smiff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazi uses from the top position.
Kazi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smiff's guard.#SU#
Kazi stands up and waves to Smiff to follow him.
Kazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smiff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kami Kazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff swings for the body but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smiff circles away.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazi's waist but Kazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#T4##TD2#
Smiff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazi is pushing Smiff's head away, looking to escape. Smiff manages to hold on to the position though.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smiff is controlling him well.
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kazi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smiff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazi keeps working.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi tries to escape but Smiff is in control.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kazi throws Smiff to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Kazi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Smiff scores with a four punch combination!
Kazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazi is looking to land body kicks.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.#TD2#
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazi sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kazi kicks off Smiff and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff throws a shot to the body.
Smiff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Kazi misses with a looping left.
Kazi lands a high kick!
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi feints and then cracks Smiff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smiff down.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Kazi misses with a straight left.
As Kazi backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Kazi manages to avoid it all.
Smiff blocks the body kick.
Smiff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kazi defends it well.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Kazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD#
Kazi lands a big head kick that sends Smiff tumbling to the mat! Kazi takes a step backwards and waves Smiff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Kazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smiff in the body.
Kazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Kazi is looking to slow Smiff down with leg kicks.
Kazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazi is looking to stand up but Smiff isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Kazi is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kazi.
Smiff passes to full mount!
Kazi wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Kazi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi thuds his shin into the meat of Smiff's side.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Kazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazi tries a low kick but Smiff avoids it.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3##TD2#
Smiff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kazi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smiff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazi. #BC2#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Kazi.
Kazi misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
Kazi cracks Smiff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smiff tries to move into range but Kazi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kazi thows a body kick. Smiff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smiff will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Kazi tenderised Smiff's leg. Smiff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smiff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazi lands a head kick!
Kazi scores with a head kick. Smiff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kazi cracks the inside of Smiff's front leg.
Kazi lands with a right hand.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazi connects with a looping right hand.
Kazi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Kazi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazi circles away.
Smiff seems to have recovered his senses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazi throws out the jab.
Kazi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
It looks like Kazi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smiff takes a swing at Kazi's ribcage but misses.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazi wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff blocks a leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Kazi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smiff.
Smiff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Smiff blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kazi.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Smiff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kazi tried to score with a low kick but Smiff checks it.
Kazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazi circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kazi.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.#T2#
Kazi misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a head kick but Smiff moves out of range.
Kazi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smiff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Smiff misses with a combination
and Kazi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazi cracks Smiff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazi tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazi to the ground. Kazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kami Kazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Kazi keeps Smiff at a distance using the push kick.
You can see that Smiff has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Smiff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Kazi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Kazi lands a head kick. Smiff smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazi misses with a low kick as Smiff jumps back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazi!
Smiff avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Nice jab there from Kazi.
Smiff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
Kazi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kazi finds it's way through Smiff's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Kazi
and Smiff counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kazi lunges at Smiff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smiff's hand. #T4#
Smiff lands with a hook. Kazi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Kazi.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Kazi pushes Smiff away with a front kick.
Kazi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smiff is defended easily by Kazi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Kazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Kazi!
After winning the bout, Kami Kazi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
D36
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Truck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiff manages to avoid it.
Truck tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
#CL#
Smiff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smiff scores a nice knee to the body.
Truck looks winded!#TD#
Smiff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smiff connects with a couple of short punches.
Smiff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smiff passes Truck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff uses his free foot to push down on Truck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Truck.
Smiff 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.#SUB#
Smiff is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smiff extends the arm and Truck is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
A less than humble Quinoa Smiff misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Saarelainen throws a shot to the body.
Saarelainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saarelainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smiff thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saarelainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Saarelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smiff 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.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarelainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarelainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smiff. #T1#
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Saarelainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff pushes down on Saarelainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smiff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saarelainen defending well though.
Smiff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saarelainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saarelainen is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Smiff looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Smiff is sitting in close to Saarelainen's body. Saarelainen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smiff is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smiff is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Saarelainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ahti Saarelainen!
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Event:
DFC 29: Not So Merry Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Smiff defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Koreshkov swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff.
Smiff stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Koreshkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koreshkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smiff is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Koreshkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koreshkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smiff is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Koreshkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koreshkov lands a heavy elbow.
Smiff is looking to improve his position but Koreshkov isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Koreshkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Smiff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Koreshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smiff wants to control the action here but instead Koreshkov manages to pass to full mount!
Koreshkov scoring with strikes but Smiff is staying in there.
Koreshkov tries to control but Smiff wriggling away.
Koreshkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koreshkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Koreshkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov landing shots from mount.
Koreshkov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smiff in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smiff to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alexander Koreshkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 23
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Ferreira misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Smiff throws a chopping leg kick but Ferreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smiff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira moves out of range of the leg kick from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smiff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferreira tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ferreira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smiff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff scoring with strikes but Ferreira is staying in there.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Smiff landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff lands with some strikes.
Smiff lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Ferreira is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smiff! Ferreira is hurt baaadly! Smiff is firing away with more strikes - Ferreira is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff is the new welterweight champion!
Quinoa Smiff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reagan lands a really nice looking cross but Smiff seems unphased.
Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reagan.#KD#
Smiff ducks straight into an uppercut from Reagan and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Smiff manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT#
It looks like Quinoa Smiff has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Reagan is sitting in close to Smiff's body. Smiff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reagan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reagan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smiff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quinoa Smiff!
A less than humble Quinoa Smiff misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyler throws a shot to the body.
Tyler fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a good low kick that Smiff was not able to check.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Smiff's defenses.
Tyler lands a right hook to the body.
Tyler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smiff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinoa Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Jake Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smiff wants to slow Tyler down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiff.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler lands with a cross.
A low kick from Smiff is predictable there
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Smiff avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler throws a body punch but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smiff postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Smiff postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Smiff throws out a leg kick but Tyler moves out of range and Smiff only half commits.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Smiff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smiff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smiff is looking for a counter combo.
Smiff thumps Tyler with a low kick.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Tyler as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler 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#
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Smiff saw that one coming.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
Tyler scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiff momentarily.
Tyler connects with a body shot that sends Smiff's belly button to the back.
Smiff checks a leg kick.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Smiff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Tyler jumps back.
Tyler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Smiff throws a low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler flicks out a counter leg kick but Smiff steps away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyler - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Tyler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff. #TD#
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Smiff is looking to stall here but Tyler recovers full guard.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyler is trying to control but can't.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyler gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smiff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler working a defensive guard but Smiff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tyler is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff looks up at the clock and then as Tyler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smiff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Smiff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Smiff is chipping away with strikes.
Tyler is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Tyler is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tyler!
Smiff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smiff prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Smiff wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
Smiff lands a big shot there that rocks Tyler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?#T4#
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyler seems to have recovered his senses.
Smiff 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.
Tyler regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler wants to control but Smiff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smiff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smiff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.
Tyler trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
Smiff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinoa Smiff dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tyler digs a good body shot into Smiff's ribs.
Smiff has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it
and Smiff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler misses with a looping left.
Smiff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Smiff throws an off balance right hand
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiff cracks Tyler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Tyler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smiff rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.
Smiff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Smiff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tyler keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff stalling away here and it's allowed Tyler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Tyler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyler trying to control the position.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tyler checks a low kick from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a leg kick.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
As Tyler backs away, Smiff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Tyler is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiff.
Smiff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Smiff is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smiff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyler is doing well to control the position and prevent Smiff from advancing to side control.
Smiff uses his free foot to push down on Tyler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tyler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
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 Quinoa Smiff.
I think Smiff 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC 16 : ADAMS VS BATISHA
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Smiff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hood tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hood takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff lands a big shot there that rocks Hood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiff with shots to the head and body - Hood looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smiff controlling from the full mount.
Smiff 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.
Hood is trying to stand.
Smiff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smiff raining down shots from the mount!
Smiff punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smiff scoring with strikes but Hood is staying in there. #T1#
Smiff landing punches.
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Hood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Hood is rocked!
Smiff lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hood is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?
Hood grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hood takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Smiff lands a series of strikes from the back and Hood goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
A very excited looking Quinoa Smiff rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Smiff clinches up against the cage.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Smiff.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Smiff throws out a leg kick but Truck moves out of range and Smiff only half commits.
Truck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smiff circles away.#CL#
Smiff clinches.
Smiff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiff just leaning against Truck, taking a breather.
Smiff avoids the elbow strike from Truck, against the cage.
Truck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Truck tries a knee to the head but Smiff blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smiff is defending well for now.
Truck tries to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling the position. #BC#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Smiff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Smiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smiff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smiff is stalling in the full guard.
Smiff works over Truck with some ground and pound from guard.
Smiff looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Truck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Smiff content to stall in guard here.
Smiff pushes down on Truck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smiff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smiff lands with a punch from half guard.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.
Smiff wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Truck is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smiff working the ground and pound from side control.
Smiff wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Smiff controls the position.
Smiff passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Truck!
Smiff lands a big shot to the head and Truck winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff 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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