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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Hackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Smith throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Hackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Hackett.
Hackett cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hackett keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett feints a jab and as Smith dips his head, Hackett unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Smith right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Smith falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hackett smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett made sure to mention his sponsor, Island's Forbidden Fruits in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Wolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Wolf shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradly Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phoenix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradly Wolf.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Wolf. Wolf maintains the clinch. #T1#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Wolf has the dominant position.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Wolf has the dominant position.#BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Wolf keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Smith shoots in and bounces Wolf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith is standing up over Wolf. Wolf looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Wolf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVB#
Smith lands an elbow.
Wolf tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Smith takes a little break here. Wolf wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wolf on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wolf manages to get back to half guard.
Wolf manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolf on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolf's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith. #ES2#
Wolf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Wolf. #TD#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wolf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Wolf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Wolf jumps guard.
Smith 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.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.#SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf tries to clinch up#TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wolf manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Wolf tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
Wolf with a poor takedown #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Wolf jumps guard.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Bradly Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T4##ES2#
Wolf has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Phoenix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradly Wolf.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Wolf shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Wolf is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Wolf lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Wolf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolf dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Wolf shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phoenix Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradly Wolf.
Wolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolf shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a low kick but Wolf moves out of range easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Wolf. Wolf maintains the clinch.
Wolf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is trying to push Wolf away but Wolf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Wolf wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD2#
Wolf 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.#ES#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Wolf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Wolf moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Wolf is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Wolf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Wolf clinches up against the cage.
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.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith trying to stall but Wolf improves his position.
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 Phoenix Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryan, as that shot connected.
Bryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Bryan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Bryan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Bryan.#T1#
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Bryan clinches.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC#
Bryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryan tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryan. #T2#
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws a right hand that Bryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryan also avoids with ease.
Bryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smith feints and as Bryan raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Bryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Bryan throws a body kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith looks winded!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there #CL#
and Bryan counters by clinching up.
Bryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Bryan has the dominant position.
Bryan just leaning against Smith, taking a breather. #BC#
Bryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Bryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Bryan tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryan misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith throws a strike but Bryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bryan tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Bryan has the dominant position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bryan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryan moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Bryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Bryan pushes him away.#T1#
Bryan moves to clinch but Smith breaks away #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Bryan is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryan is defended easily by Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Bryan is out of range.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryan's waist but Bryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryan at a distance.
Bryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Bryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryan looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bryan pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daniel Bryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bryan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Bryan decides to stand and escape the position.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Bryan. Bryan maintains the clinch.
Bryan taking a breather.
Bryan lands a right hand.
Bryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bryan leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Bryan pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
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 Daniel Bryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryan - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Bryan drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Bryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryan swinging wildly here.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryan. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #ES#
Bryan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Bryan shoots in.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.#BC#
Bryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniel Bryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryan quickly recovers to half guard.
Bryan tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Bryan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bryan controls his leg. #SUB#
Bryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Bryan is in trouble!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Smith.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith looking to control but Bryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.
Smith looking to control but Bryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phoenix Smith.
I think Bryan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phoenix Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Urzu throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urzu throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Urzu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urzu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith scores with a one two! Urzu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Urzu struggling a bit here.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Urzu denies him.
Urzu is looking for a sweep.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Urzu takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Smith stalling. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urzu defends it well.
Urzu is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Urzu avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Urzu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is taking a breather. Urzu 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.#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.
Urzu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Urzu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Urzu is defending the position.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urzu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
A big left from Urzu misses.
Urzu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Jan Urzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Urzu throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Urzu and move into the clinch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Urzu.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urzu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urzu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#KD2#
Urzu lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Urzu stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Phoenix Smith has been cut.
Urzu throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Urzu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Urzu drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Urzu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Urzu!
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