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Event:
KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#TD#
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Johnson 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Smith shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Jab from Smith.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith slips a jab from Johnson.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!#ES2#
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ben Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ben Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Johnson wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Johnson.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Johnson continues to hold on tight.
Smith looking to control.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Smith ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 13: Xanax
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pi Fian throws out the jab.
Smith with the counter takedown but Pi Fian avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pi Fian pinned against the cage. Pi Fian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pi Fian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pi Fian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Pi Fian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Plu To Pi Fian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pi Fian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Pi Fian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pi Fian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pi Fian.
Pi Fian stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Pi Fian.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Pi Fian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plu To Pi Fian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Pi Fian missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Smith pulls Pi Fian into guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pi Fian stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Pi Fian lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pi Fian won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Pi Fian chips away with some ground and pound.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pi Fian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
Pi Fian preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Pi Fian defends it easily.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Pi Fian passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Pi Fian keeps him under control.
Smith moves into full guard.
Pi Fian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pi Fian working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pi Fian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian 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#
Pi Fian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pi Fian thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Pi Fian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Pi Fian's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pi Fian trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Pi Fian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pi Fian. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pi Fian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pi Fian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Pi Fian scores with a nice body kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pi Fian thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pi Fian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pi Fian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pi Fian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Pi Fian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Pi Fian wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #T2#
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pi Fian wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Pi Fian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pi Fian scores with a jab.
Pi Fian scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pi Fian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Pi Fian shakes him off and moves away.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #T3#
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith is pushing Pi Fian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Pi Fian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Pi Fian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Pi Fian misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pi Fian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Smith tries to clinch up but Pi Fian circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pi Fian.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pi Fian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Pi Fian gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Pi Fian manages to retain guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pi Fian wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith throwing strikes but Pi Fian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith is trying to control Pi Fian's posture but Pi Fian avoids it.
Pi Fian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pi Fian tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pi Fian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plu To Pi Fian dominated that second round.
That's time! Pi Fian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pi Fian throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
As Pi Fian backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Pi Fian manages to avoid it all.
Pi Fian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Pi Fian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pi Fian lands a jab to the nose.
Pi Fian looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian trying to land knees to the body.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Pi Fian lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith avoiding damage as Pi Fian throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Pi Fian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Pi Fian is defending well.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Pi Fian get back to his feet.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pi Fian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pi Fian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pi Fian throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #T2#
Pi Fian lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Pi Fian misses its intended target.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pi Fian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pi Fian misses with a wild combination.
Pi Fian misses with a body kick.
Plu To Pi Fian is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pi Fian.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Plu To Pi Fian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Smith.
Pi Fian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pi Fian.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Pi Fian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Pi Fian tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pi Fian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Smith gets control of Pi Fian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pi Fian from controlling successfully.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Pi Fian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pi Fian trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pi Fian is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pi Fian works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plu To Pi Fian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pi Fian, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plu To Pi Fian!
A victorious Plu To Pi Fian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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