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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Archibald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Archibald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Archibald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Archibald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Archibald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archibald is looking to counter punch.
Archibald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archibald is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Archibald circles away and we're back to standing.
Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.
Archibald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#BC#
Archibald breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad. #T2#
Archibald leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Archibald throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Archibald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Archibald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Archibald counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wants to clinch up but Archibald keeps it at a distance.
Archibald throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archibald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Smith looks to move away, Archibald throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to clinch
and Archibald counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Archibald scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely.
Archibald stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling.
#TD#
Archibald jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Archibald keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith stops Archibald from standing up.
Smith postures up in Archibald's guard and throws a big left but Archibald blocks it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archibald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Archibald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Archibald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Archibald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archibald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Archibald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith moves to clinch but Archibald breaks away
and Archibald counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Archibald to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Smith shoots and misses
and Archibald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith rushes Archibald and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Archibald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Archibald and pushes him back against the cage.
Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Archibald feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Archibald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archibald as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Archibald has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Archibald steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Archibald finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archibald connects with a superb combination that knocks Smith out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Archibald before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Archibald!
Bruno Archibald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kleynen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kleynen has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kleynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kleynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Kleynen clinches.
Kleynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Kleynen manages to break the clinch.
Kleynen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kleynen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Kleynen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kleynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Kleynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleynen wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kleynen instigates a clinch.
Kleynen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kleynen is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Kleynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith tries to clinch but Kleynen moves out of range.
Kleynen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kleynen is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kleynen closes the distance and clinches.
Kleynen tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Kleynen breaks from the clinch.
Kleynen moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleynen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kleynen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kleynen throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kleynen clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kleynen successfully pulls guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kleynen is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kleynen keeps moving. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Kleynen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works over Kleynen with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Kleynen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kleynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kleynen tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kleynen is quick to defend against it.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luc Kleynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleynen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kleynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kleynen is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Kleynen circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kleynen scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Kleynen misses with a combination
#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Kleynen can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kleynen throws a counter combo.
Kleynen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kleynen!
#CL2#
Kleynen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kleynen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kleynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kleynen instigates a clinch.
Kleynen is trying to break free.
Smith has Kleynen pressed against the cage, preventing Kleynen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Smith pulls guard. #T4#
Smith is pulling down on Kleynen's head to control his posture.
Kleynen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Kleynen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kleynen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#SU2#
Kleynen stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Kleynen clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleynen tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Kleynen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Kleynen dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kleynen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kleynen throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kleynen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kleynen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Kleynen pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kleynen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kleynen leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kleynen rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kleynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luc Kleynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Kleynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleynen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kleynen throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
#T1#
Smith throws a one two combo.
DJ Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kleynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kleynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kleynen throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Kleynen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kleynen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kleynen is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Kleynen pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Kleynen. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Kleynen closes the distance and clinches.
Luc Kleynen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kleynen working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kleynen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kleynen throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Kleynen scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kleynen wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks for a takedown but Kleynen sprawls well.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kleynen rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kleynen decides to pull guard. #T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Kleynen keeps moving.
Smith stops Kleynen from standing up.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kleynen is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Kleynen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Kleynen pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kleynen.#T4##TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kleynen was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Kleynen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC2#
Kleynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kleynen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kleynen duly obliges.
Kleynen stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Kleynen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kleynen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kleynen clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Kleynen tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kleynen to the mat.
Kleynen wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Kleynen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kleynen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kleynen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kleynen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Kleynen.#CL2#
Kleynen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleynen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kleynen can't break the clinch.
Kleynen is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kleynen wants to break free but Smith has control.
Kleynen is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kleynen holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Kleynen up, before dumping him to the ground. Kleynen manages to land in guard. #T1#
Smith pushing down on Kleynen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is nestled in close to Kleynen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Kleynen is working away.
Kleynen is looking to escape.
Kleynen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Kleynen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleynen is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Smith has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kleynen is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Kleynen has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kleynen's body.
#ES2#
Kleynen manages to stand up with Smith still on his back. Eventually Smith drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kleynen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kleynen was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kleynen is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Kleynen is trying to stand.
#T3##ES2#
Kleynen kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kleynen.
Kleynen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kleynen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kleynen is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Smith trying to control but Kleynen is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kleynen wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kleynen!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kleynen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kleynen clinches.
Luc Kleynen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kleynen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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 DJ Smith.
Well Kleynen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Kleynen!
A very excited looking Luc Kleynen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Moru drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moru is able to avoid easily.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru blocks the body kick.
Moru stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Moru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Moru.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Moru is stalling here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#T2#
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moru finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #CL#
Moru has managed to clinch.
Moru prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Moru taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T3#
Moru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free but Moru has control.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Moru postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T4#
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moru. #SUB#
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Smith's guard.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Moru 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.
Moru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moru working some strikes from top position.
Moru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru 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##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Moru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moru wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Smith prevents Moru from getting back to his feet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Moru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #T2##ES#
Moru has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Moru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Moru.
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Moru finish him?
Moru drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Moru jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith wants to clinch up but Levert keeps it at a distance.
Levert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Levert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levert showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Levert working the head and body with strikes.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levert on the ground.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levert landing with the ground and pound.
Levert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levert works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levert works a leg free and moves 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. Levert connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Levert working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Levert lands with a punch from half guard.
Levert lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Levert jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Levert!
A relieved looking Samuel Levert 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcvay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcvay staying out of range there.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Mcvay. Mcvay maintains the clinch.
Mcvay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Mcvay has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mcvay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Mcvay dives into Smith's guard.#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcvay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcvay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Mcvay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcvay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcvay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcvay'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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mcvay dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcvay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Smith wants to sweep here but Mcvay controlling him for the moment.
Mcvay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcvay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Mcvay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mcvay seems content to control.
Mcvay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Mcvay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcvay controlling the action here.
Mcvay wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcvay is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Kian Mcvay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Mcvay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcvay works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcvay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mcvay 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcvay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcvay controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcvay defends well and Smith ends up having to push Mcvay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Mcvay clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mcvay manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mcvay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mcvay gets a clinch. #T2#
Mcvay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
#TD#
Mcvay has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mcvay is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcvay's arms.
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 tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mcvay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith is trapped and Mcvay is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Mcvay trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mcvay.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kian Mcvay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcvay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mcvay lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mcvay.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Mcvay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcvay.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Mcvay keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcvay 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcvay is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Mcvay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mcvay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Mcvay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Mcvay is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith wants to control but Mcvay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcvay trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mcvay tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smith controls his leg.
Mcvay wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Mcvay controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Mcvay seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcvay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcvay is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mcvay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Mcvay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcvay preventing the sweep. #T3#
Mcvay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcvay is controlling him.
Mcvay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcvay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcvay won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcvay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcvay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcvay is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kian Mcvay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcvay 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kian Mcvay!
After winning the bout, Kian Mcvay 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contreras defends well and Smith ends up having to push Contreras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Contreras shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Contreras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Contreras might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Contreras defends easily.
Contreras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Contreras looking to pass the guard.
Contreras 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.
Contreras looking to pass the guard.
Contreras advances position into side control!
Smith can't do much from the bottom 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.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Contreras is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Contreras is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Contreras postures up.
Contreras is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Contreras wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Contreras controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Contreras cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Contreras moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Contreras's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras is continuing to stall.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Contreras is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras 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##CL2#
Contreras clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contreras just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Contreras controls the action.
#TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Contreras has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Contreras throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Contreras's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Contreras looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Contreras looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contreras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Contreras manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##TD2#
Contreras closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Contreras lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Contreras pushes his legs off easily.
Contreras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Contreras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Contreras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Contreras feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Contreras changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Contreras passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Contreras is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T4#
Contreras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Contreras uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Contreras controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Contreras.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Contreras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contreras defends well and Smith ends up having to push Contreras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Contreras moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Contreras to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Contreras gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Contreras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Contreras.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Contreras sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sterling Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras prevents Smith from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Contreras is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Contreras seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Contreras avoids them all with ease.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Contreras.
Contreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Contreras looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Contreras shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Contreras stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Contreras looking to pass the guard.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Contreras passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Contreras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Contreras prevents Smith from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Contreras in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contreras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Marvin shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marvin 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 controls Marvin momentarily but Marvin frees himself.
Smith is pulling down on Marvin's head. It's preventing any offense from Marvin, at least for the moment.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marvin throws a big elbow that misses.
Marvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marvin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Marvin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marvin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Marvin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to control Marvin's posture but Marvin avoids it.
Marvin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Marvin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Marvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to stand up but Marvin manages to regain full guard. #T3#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marvin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Marvin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marvin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Marvin.
Marvin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Marvin is working from the bottom.
Marvin trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marvin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Marvin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marvin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marvin!
Marvin tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Marvin moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Marvin.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Marvin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marvin.
Marvin avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marvin effectively controlling the action here.
Smith tries to work over Marvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Marvin.
Marvin is stalling here.
#BC#
Marvin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Marvin as he connects with a hook.
Marvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marvin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Marvin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has his hands on Marvin's head, controlling the position.
Marvin lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Marvin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marvin passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marvin wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Marvin has control of the leg.
Marvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith controlling the position for now.#T3#
Marvin lands strikes from half guard.
Marvin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Marvin is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Marvin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marvin tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith pushes Marvin off looking to stand but Marvin dives back in and keeps control.
Marvin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Marvin rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Marvin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Douglas Marvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Marvin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Marvin clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Marvin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marvin 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.
Marvin controlling from the top position.
Marvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marvin sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Marvin paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). DJ Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Allan sprawls well.
Allan throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Allan looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to clinch there but Allan circles away.
Allan throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Allan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Allan tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch but Allan moves away
and Allan counters with a straight right hand.
Smith wants to clinch
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Allan scores with a jab.
Allan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a head kick but Allan moves out of range.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Allan.
Allan just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut.
Allan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Allan counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses the body punch
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kendrick Allan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Allan lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allan avoids a kick to the body.
Smith shoots and misses
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith looks winded!
Allan lands a jab to the head.
Allan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Allan throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Allan counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Allan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut.
Allan cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Allan 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#
Smith wants to clinch but Allan slips to the side
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allan avoids it really well and circles away.
Allan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith tries to clinch
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Allan to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Allan has got the better of the exchanges.
Allan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Allan down.
Allan lands with an overhand left.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Allan tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Allan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Allan misses its target.
Allan lands a jab.#T3#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Allan. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Allan cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allan lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
A jab lands there for Allan.
Kendrick Allan is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Allan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Allan cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Allan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smith forces Allan back against the cage and clinches.
Allan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allan tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots and misses
and Allan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Allan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allan counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allan.
Allan catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith tries for a takedown but Allan circles away easily
and Allan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan scores with a nice right hand.
Allan with a hook.
DJ Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allan sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Allan.
Nice uppercut there from Allan.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith looks to clinch
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allan.
Smith closes the distance but Allan moves to the side
and Allan counters with a nice body shot.
Allan scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allan connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan lands a jab.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Allan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allan, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Allan!
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Event:
Carnage 48
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Smith misses #TD2#
and Heronzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Heronzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heronzo drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #SUB2#
Heronzo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Heronzo wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SU2#
Heronzo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Heronzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heronzo shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.#TD2#
Heronzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Heronzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Heronzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heronzo trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heronzo is working away from the top position though.
Heronzo wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Heronzo postures up.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to control the position but Heronzo postures up. #SUB2#
Heronzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heronzo has Smith in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heronzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Heronzo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Heronzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Heronzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Heronzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Heronzo!
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Event:
Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Namajunas gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Namajunas blocks a head kick by Smith.
#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Namajunas gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Namajunas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namajunas controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #ES2#
Namajunas pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Namajunas was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Namajunas has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Namajunas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Namajunas stands up from Smith's guard - Namajunas perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Namajunas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Namajunas 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Namajunas to the mat.
Namajunas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #ES#
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Namajunas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Namajunas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Namajunas wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Namajunas.
Namajunas with a poor takedown #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Namajunas won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Namajunas throws Smith to one side and escapes!
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Namajunas's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Namajunas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Namajunas has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Namajunas has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Namajunas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Namajunas passes into half guard.
We've been informed that Namajunas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REVR##SUB2#
Namajunas is working for a submission of some sort.
Namajunas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namajunas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Namajunas controlling the pace. #SU2#
Namajunas stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Namajunas. Smith shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Namajunas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Smith has Namajunas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Namajunas tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Namajunas's guard.#ES2#
Namajunas pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rose Namajunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Namajunas.#CL2#
Namajunas gets a clinch. #TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Namajunas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Namajunas is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namajunas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namajunas is keeping busy.
Namajunas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Namajunas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Namajunas can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Namajunas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Namajunas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Namajunas kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namajunas dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Namajunas's head and hops out.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Namajunas had a free shot at his head there.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Namajunas dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Namajunas instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Namajunas pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Namajunas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namajunas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Namajunas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Namajunas from controlling successfully.
Namajunas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Namajunas has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#BC2#
Namajunas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namajunas with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Namajunas to work.
#TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Namajunas sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Namajunas rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.#TD#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Namajunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Namajunas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namajunas prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Namajunas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Smith 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.
#T2#
Namajunas wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Namajunas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Namajunas tries to escape but Smith is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Namajunas wants to control but Smith postures up.#T3#
Namajunas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Namajunas stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namajunas throwing strikes but missing.
Namajunas throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Smith trying to control the position.
Namajunas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Rose Namajunas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Namajunas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Namajunas.
#TD2#
Namajunas pulls Smith into guard.
DJ Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Namajunas is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
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 DJ Smith.
I think Namajunas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Namajunas!
Rose Namajunas 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:
Carnage 32
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Medrano. Medrano maintains the clinch.
Medrano tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Medrano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Smith kicks off Medrano and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medrano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Medrano throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
#TD#
Medrano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Medrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Medrano misses with a punch to the body.
Medrano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Medrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Medrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Medrano is retaining full guard.
Medrano wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Medrano is keeping the position.
Smith advances to half guard. #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.
Smith works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Medrano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Medrano and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Medrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medrano defending well though. #T3#
Medrano moves into full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Medrano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Medrano is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Medrano's guard against the cage.#ES#
Medrano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith looks winded!#T4##BC#
Medrano breaks from the clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medrano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Medrano. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Medrano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medrano off to one side. #CL#
Medrano darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#TD#
Medrano jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Medrano has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Medrano continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Medrano sprawls well.
Medrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medrano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Medrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medrano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Medrano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Medrano moves into the clinch.#BC#
Medrano breaks the clinch.
Medrano lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Medrano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T1#
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medrano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anthony Medrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Medrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Medrano looking for a takedown.
Medrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Medrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Medrano is controlling him.
Medrano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Medrano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Anthony Medrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Medrano 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!
Medrano throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Medrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Medrano is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Medrano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB#
Medrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Medrano slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medrano lands a nice short elbow.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Medrano trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Medrano 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.
#SUB#
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Medrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Medrano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Medrano there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Medrano is controlling well.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #T1#
Smith wants to control but Medrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Medrano working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Medrano is controlling him
Medrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #T3#
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Medrano. #SUB#
Medrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Medrano wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Smith is not content to let Medrano control the position.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Medrano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medrano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Medrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medrano 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 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Medrano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Booth leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith goes for a double leg but Booth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booth continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Booth against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Booth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonardo Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.#T1##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Booth and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Booth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Booth throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is pushing Booth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Booth is trying to break free.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Booth to keep the fight standing.
Smith is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Booth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Booth. #TD#
Booth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looks winded!
Booth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Booth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
As Smith backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Booth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Booth is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Booth is avoiding damage well.
#ES#
Booth sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Booth swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
#TD#
Booth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth controlling from side mount. #SU#
Booth decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Booth thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Booth looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Booth working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Booth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Booth counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Booth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Booth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Booth is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Booth's guard.
Booth controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Booth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Booth counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Booth as Smith shoots in.
Leonardo Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.#TD#
Booth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Booth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Booth 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.
Booth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Booth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Booth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Booth is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith avoids the body shot from Booth.
#T2#
Booth misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Booth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Booth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Booth scoring with punches and elbows.
Booth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Booth is working to tighten his grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Booth is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Booth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Booth!
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