Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Smirnoff moves into the clinch.
Smirnoff trying to stall but Von Manstein improves his position.
Smirnoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Manstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Manstein is working for takedown but Smirnoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smirnoff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Von Manstein dodges an elbow strike from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff jumps guard but Von Manstein stands there with Smirnoff around his waist. Smirnoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Smirnoff as the two fighters clinch.
Von Manstein looks winded!
Von Manstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Smirnoff.#TD2#
Von Manstein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Von Manstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Manstein stops Smirnoff from getting back to his feet.
Smirnoff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Von Manstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Von Manstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnoff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Von Manstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smirnoff misses with a takedown attempt - Von Manstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Manstein throws a big counter head kick but Smirnoff avoids it with no problem.
Smirnoff blocks a head kick by Von Manstein.
Smirnoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Manstein tries to avoid it but Smirnoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Manstein to the ground. Von Manstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Smirnoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnoff avoids the head kick by Von Manstein.
Von Manstein circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Von Manstein counters with a single leg into guard. Smirnoff didn't expect that. #T2#
Smirnoff striking off his back but it's not causing Von Manstein any problems.
Von Manstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet but Von Manstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Manstein trying to control but Smirnoff is working from the bottom.
Von Manstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Erich Von Manstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Smirnoff closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Manstein's efforts to push away.
Von Manstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Manstein's brow.
Von Manstein throws a head punch that misses.
Smirnoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Manstein gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Von Manstein works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smirnoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Manstein slips nicely into half guard.
Von Manstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smirnoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet.
Von Manstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smirnoff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Manstein is controlling the pace.
Von Manstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Smirnoff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Manstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smirnoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smirnoff.
Smirnoff wants to stand up but Von Manstein is controlling him.
Smirnoff looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Manstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Von Manstein lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnoff has been cut.
Von Manstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnoff is just out of range.
Von Manstein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smirnoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Erich Von Manstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Von Manstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnoff. Smirnoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Smirnoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Manstein moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Manstein feints the counter takedown.
Von Manstein moves out of range as Smirnoff throws a body kick.
Smirnoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Manstein's head.
Smirnoff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Smirnoff moves into range and clinches up with Von Manstein.
Von Manstein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Manstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Manstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smirnoff is trying to keep an underhook but Von Manstein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Manstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Manstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Manstein wants to take a breather but Smirnoff is having none of it. #T1#
Von Manstein prevents Smirnoff from standing back up.
Smirnoff trying to control but Von Manstein postures up.
Von Manstein thows a huge punch but Smirnoff dodges it nicely.
Von Manstein trying to control from half guard but Smirnoff is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smirnoff is trying to stand up here but Von Manstein is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smirnoff throws a push kick but Von Manstein slaps the foot to one side.
Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Manstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smirnoff defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smirnoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Manstein.
As Smirnoff backs off Von Manstein throws a huge counter combo but Smirnoff manages to avoid it all.
Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Manstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smirnoff defends well and Von Manstein ends up having to push Smirnoff into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladimir Smirnoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein is having none of it.
Smirnoff throws a leg kick
and Von Manstein counters with a solid body kick.
Smirnoff throws a right and a left that Von Manstein avoids nicely.
Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Smirnoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Von Manstein. That one must have hurt.
Smirnoff throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Manstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Von Manstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Manstein dodges the punch combination from Smirnoff.
Von Manstein throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Smirnoff did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Von Manstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladimir Smirnoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Manstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smirnoff. Those never looked like landing.
Von Manstein blocks a head kick by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff wants to clinch but Von Manstein slips to the side
and Von Manstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Smirnoff shrugs it off.
Smirnoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Manstein swivels and escapes.
Von Manstein lands a head kick!
Von Manstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Smirnoff.
And Von Manstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Smirnoff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Manstein scores with a head kick.
Smirnoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Manstein throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Von Manstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Manstein lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Smirnoff.
Von Manstein is looking for the big counter here.
Von Manstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnoff but Smirnoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Manstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smirnoff blocks a head kick by Von Manstein.
Von Manstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Manstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein moves out of range.
Von Manstein throws a series of punches but Smirnoff avoids them all with ease.
Smirnoff looks to land a body kick but Von Manstein moved away.
Smirnoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnoff is defended easily by Von Manstein.
Smirnoff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVon Manstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Smirnoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Manstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smirnoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Manstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smirnoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Manstein defends it nicely.
Von Manstein throws a fast counter high kick but Smirnoff manages to duck under it in time.
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!
Von Manstein misses with a head kick.
Smirnoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Manstein is out of range and Smirnoff settles back down.
Smirnoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Manstein throws a wild body kick that Smirnoff sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Erich Von Manstein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Smirnoff's cut.
That's time! Smirnoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnoff enables Von Manstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnoff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Manstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Manstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smirnoff is wriggling around but Von Manstein manages to pass to half guard.
Von Manstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Manstein working Smirnoff over with strikes. #T1#
Von Manstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smirnoff defending well though.
Von Manstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smirnoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Von Manstein stops Smirnoff from getting back to his feet.
Von Manstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnoff keeps working.
Ground and pound from Von Manstein.
Fritz Erich Von Manstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Manstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Manstein.
Von Manstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smirnoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Manstein swivels and escapes.
Von Manstein throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily.
Smirnoff throws the kick towards the body but Von Manstein avoids it.
Von Manstein feints the counter takedown.
Smirnoff misses with a kick to the body.
Von Manstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Von Manstein moves out of range.
Von Manstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Manstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smirnoff. That did some damage!
Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Manstein throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fritz Erich Von Manstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Manstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Fritz Erich Von Manstein!

Fritz Erich Von Manstein wins by unanimous decision!
Fritz Erich Von Manstein is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 1
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Smirnoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnoff pushes Piper away with a front kick.
Smirnoff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Piper is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Smirnoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smirnoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Piper has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD2#
Smirnoff lands a left and a right that send Piper crashing to the mat, dazed. Smirnoff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Roddy Piper has been cut.
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!
Smirnoff lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smirnoff!
Smirnoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piper circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Smirnoff.
A punch combination from Smirnoff misses.
As Smirnoff looks to move away, Piper throws a big counter combo but Smirnoff just gets out of the way.
Smirnoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piper throws a counter high kick but Smirnoff was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smirnoff scores with a kick to the body.
Smirnoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Whack! Smirnoff lands a heavy head kick that drops Piper. The ref tackles Smirnoff to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Piper was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vladimir Smirnoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Matisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands a right hook to the body.
Smirnoff looks to land a combination but Matisson avoids it well. #TD2#
Smirnoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matisson's guard.
Matisson is wriggling around but Smirnoff manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Smirnoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matisson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matisson trying to hold on to Smirnoff's head to control him but Smirnoff postures up.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Matisson dodges it nicely. #T1#
Matisson is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Smirnoff.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Matisson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matisson tries to roll over but Smirnoff keeps him under control.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smirnoff working Matisson over with strikes.
Smirnoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matisson is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matisson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnoff working Matisson over with strikes.
Matisson wants to get back to full guard.
Matisson is trying to control but Smirnoff manages to pass to mount!
Smirnoff postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Matisson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Matisson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!

Event: DARE KT SERIES FINALS
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnoff connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smirnoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smirnoff has managed to clinch.
Smirnoff lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Owen Kyle has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnoff blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smirnoff.#CL2#
Smirnoff forces Kyle back against the ropes and clinches.
Smirnoff misses with an elbow strike.
Smirnoff pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kyle's brow.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smirnoff throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smirnoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smirnoff gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Smirnoff pushes Kyle up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smirnoff tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the ropes.
Kyle avoids the elbow strike from Smirnoff, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smirnoff pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smirnoff.#T2##BC2#
Smirnoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnoff looks to throw a body kick
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnoff has been cut.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smirnoff is looking to land body kicks.
As Smirnoff looks to move away, Kyle throws a big counter combo but Smirnoff just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Smirnoff clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kyle trying to stall but Smirnoff improves his position. #BC2#
Smirnoff manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnoff is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smirnoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle wants to clinch up but Smirnoff keeps it at a distance.
Smirnoff throws a body kick that misses.
Kyle tries to clinch up but Smirnoff circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Smirnoff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Kyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smirnoff lands a nice elbow.
Smirnoff tries a knee to the head but Kyle blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnoff as Kyle tries to tie him up.
Kyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smirnoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle prevents Smirnoff from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle blocks an elbow strike from Smirnoff.
Kyle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smirnoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smirnoff slows down the pace here. #T1#
Smirnoff missing with knees to the body.
Smirnoff misses with an elbow over the top.
Kyle tries to circle away but Smirnoff has him pinned against the ropes.
Kyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kyle tries to break the clinch but Smirnoff is controlling the position.
Kyle avoiding damage as Smirnoff throws knees to the body.
Smirnoff misses with some punches.
Smirnoff tries to stall but Kyle uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnoff tries to work over Kyle's front leg with a kick but Kyle checks it.
Smirnoff throws a wild body kick that Kyle sees coming a mile off.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnoff circles away.
Smirnoff blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Smirnoff darts in and clinches Kyle up against the ropes.#T2#
Kyle tries to circle away but Smirnoff has him pinned against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kyle's brow.
Smirnoff wants to stall.
Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smirnoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyle's efforts to push away.
Kyle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff trying to stall but Kyle improves his position.
Kyle is trying to break the clinch but Smirnoff is controlling him.
Kyle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnoff won't allow it.
Smirnoff takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kyle dodges an elbow strike from Smirnoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Smirnoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smirnoff looks to land a combination but Kyle avoids it well.
Kyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnoff throws a wild body kick that Kyle sees coming a mile off.
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
Kyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Smirnoff moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.#BC2#
Smirnoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Smirnoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smirnoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smirnoff misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1##CL2#
Smirnoff darts in and clinches Kyle up against the ropes.
Kyle is trying to force a seperation but Smirnoff has the dominant position.
Kyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kyle up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Smirnoff.
Kyle avoids the elbow strike from Smirnoff, against the ropes.
Smirnoff wants to stall.
Smirnoff taking a breather.
Smirnoff is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kyle has denied him.
Kyle trying to stall but Smirnoff improves his position. #BC2#
Smirnoff breaks from the clinch.
Smirnoff moves out of range as Kyle throws a body kick.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Smirnoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Kyle moves in looking to clinch but Smirnoff pushes him off.
Smirnoff misses with a kick to the body.
Kyle scores with a jab to the head.
Smirnoff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smirnoff throws a series of punches but Kyle avoids them all with ease.
Owen Kyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Kyle.
Smirnoff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kyle has closed the distance and engaged Smirnoff in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnoff throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owen Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Smirnoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smirnoff tries to land a front kick but Kyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smirnoff blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Smirnoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnoff 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Vladimir Smirnoff!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Vladimir Smirnoff!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Vladimir Smirnoff!

Vladimir Smirnoff wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DARE KT SERIES 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Walker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
Walker throws a head kick but Smirnoff moves out of range.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Smirnoff clinches. #BC#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Smirnoff off the ropes and back into range.
Smirnoff scores with a kick to the body.
Walker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smirnoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker thinks about countering with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smirnoff throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws a head kick but Smirnoff moves out of range.
Smirnoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smirnoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smirnoff.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smirnoff.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Don Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnoff is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Smirnoff unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnoff.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smirnoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnoff.
Smirnoff misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnoff wants to clinch.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walker lands with a nice body kick.
Smirnoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Smirnoff misses with a double jab.
Walker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smirnoff eats them both and turns towards Walker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Walker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
As Smirnoff backs away, Walker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Walker stuns Smirnoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smirnoff tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Walker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Smirnoff throws out a head kick that Walker doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Walker crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Walker's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#
It looks like Don Walker has been cut.
Walker cracks Smirnoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Smirnoff.
Nice body kick there by Smirnoff.#CL2#
Smirnoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff is trying to stall. #BC#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily.
Walker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smirnoff is out of range.
Walker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnoff.
Don Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnoff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smirnoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walker.#T1#
Jab by Walker.
Smirnoff throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnoff.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladimir Smirnoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Smirnoff's ribs.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker scores with a one two! Smirnoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smirnoff is looking to clinch.
Walker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smirnoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnoff can do to turn this around?
Smirnoff wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Smirnoff tries to work over Walker's front leg with a kick but Walker checks it.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smirnoff forces Walker back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Smirnoff looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Walker.
Smirnoff misses with a knee to the head.
Walker blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Smirnoff breaks the clinch.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Walker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smirnoff misses with a few strikes there.
Walker delivers a nice body kick.
Smirnoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnoff throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smirnoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smirnoff throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Walker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smirnoff tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Don Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker lands a front kick.
Smirnoff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Walker.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smirnoff has time to react.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Smirnoff is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker stuns Smirnoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Smirnoff.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker works Smirnoff's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Walker.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Smirnoff's defenses.
Smirnoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
Walker lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Walker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnoff misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smirnoff's head.
Smirnoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smirnoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnoff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Walker scores with a hook.
Smirnoff moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Smirnoff throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Smirnoff dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Smirnoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker throws a front kick that sends Smirnoff stumbling back into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Don Walker!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Don Walker!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Don Walker!

Don Walker wins by unanimous decision!
Don Walker very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Overoid throws a series of punches but Smirnoff avoids them all with ease.
Overoid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Smirnoff has been cut.
Smirnoff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Smirnoff lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Overoid goes down! The ref sends Smirnoff to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Overoid is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Overoid has been cut.
Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnoff throws the kick towards the body but Overoid avoids it.
Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Overoid.
Smirnoff throws the kick towards the body but Overoid avoids it.
Overoid connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overoid, as that shot connected. #CL#
Overoid has closed the distance and engaged Smirnoff in a clinch.
Smirnoff working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overoid blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Overoid on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Vladimir Smirnoff's cut even more.
Overoid taking a breather.
Smirnoff can't break the clinch. #T1#
Smirnoff is struggling to control the position.
Smirnoff misses with an elbow over the top.
Overoid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smirnoff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Overoid avoiding damage as Smirnoff throws knees to the body.
Overoid keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnoff throws a punch but it's blocked by Overoid.
Smirnoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smirnoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnoff being controlled against the ropes.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Smirnoff gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the ropes.#T2#
Smirnoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overoid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overoid slowing the pace effectively.
Smirnoff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overoid is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smirnoff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smirnoff wants to stall.
Smirnoff working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smirnoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overoid's brow.
Smirnoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Smirnoff will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Overoid lands a slapping body shot.
Overoid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smirnoff's calf.#CL#
Overoid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smirnoff missing with knees to the body.
Smirnoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Overoid won't allow it.
Overoid slows down the pace here.
Overoid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Overoid seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Overoid stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff throws an elbow that misses.
Overoid prevents Smirnoff from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Smirnoff landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Overoid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Overoid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smirnoff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overoid keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overoid avoiding damage.
Overoid taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.
A jab from Overoid does it's job there.
Smirnoff is looking to clinch. #KD#
Overoid lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Smirnoff goes down! The ref sends Overoid to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Smirnoff is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Smirnoff is rocked!
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.
BAM! Overoid delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smirnoff like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alistair Overoid!
Alistair Overoid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017

#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Smirnoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Smirnoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smirnoff throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Smirnoff wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
Smirnoff throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely. #SU2#
Smirnoff stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##KD2#
Smirnoff lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Smirnoff takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul McDonald has been cut.#CL2#
Smirnoff forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Smirnoff pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
Smirnoff keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Smirnoff defending well. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Smirnoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smirnoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smirnoff sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Smirnoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald 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. #T4##SUB#
McDonald seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smirnoff is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
Smirnoff feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Reyes collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Smirnoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gentry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smirnoff looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gentry stands and throws Smirnoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smirnoff is being controlled here.
Gentry has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SU2#
Gentry stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smirnoff.
Gentry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smirnoff defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smirnoff gets caught napping as Gentry dives in and scores a takedown. Smirnoff manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Gentry drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gentry seems to have locked his on tight now - Smirnoff screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gentry, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jake Gentry!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flores.
Smirnoff bucks up and tries to throw Flores off but instead Flores has got his back!
Smirnoff looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flores biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff is trying to break free. #T1#
Flores scores with punches to the body.
Flores biding his time, controlling Smirnoff.
Flores has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Flores is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Flores gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Flores gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Flores apologises and we restart here on the feet. #CL#
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnoff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smirnoff wants to stall.
Flores is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smirnoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores has Smirnoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smirnoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smirnoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow. #TD#
Flores has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smirnoff uses from the top position. #ES#
Flores has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smirnoff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Flores is working for takedown but Smirnoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Flores pulls guard effortlessly.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Flores has his feet on Smirnoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flores tries to bum rush Smirnoff with a series of wild strikes but Smirnoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Flores moves into range and clinches up with Smirnoff.
Smirnoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flores after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Flores pulls Smirnoff into guard. #T4#
Flores seems keen to control Smirnoff's posture.
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnoff's guard. #REVR#
Flores 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.
Flores throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Flores dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff.#CL#
Flores has managed to clinch. #BC#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirnoff looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Flores fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnoff misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Smirnoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores wants to break free but Smirnoff has control.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smirnoff prevents a body shot from Flores. #TD#
Flores successfully pulls guard.
Flores looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnoff. #SUB#
Flores working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores has his hands on Smirnoff's head, controlling the position.
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnoff's guard. #REVR#
Smirnoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Flores is looking to work some ground and pound but Smirnoff has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Smirnoff is looking for a triangle but Flores pushes his legs off easily.
Norris Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores 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.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnoff can do to turn this around?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Flores decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Flores moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff missing with knees to the body.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnoff won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Flores dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flores scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Smirnoff's face as Flores controls the position.
Flores seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smirnoff for as long as he can get away with.
Smirnoff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Flores.
Smirnoff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Flores in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smirnoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores lands a few punches from side control.
Smirnoff is being controlled here.
Smirnoff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnoff.
Flores throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Flores rushes Smirnoff and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Smirnoff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Flores continues to stall.#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.#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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnoff throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flores 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Flores!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smirnoff. Pedro shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Pedro darts in and clinches Smirnoff up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Smirnoff has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Pedro manages to break the clinch.
Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smirnoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pedro.#TD2#
Pedro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pedro lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Smirnoff wriggles free and stands up.
Pedro shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smirnoff misses with a kick to the body.
Pedro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Pedro moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pedro pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Pedro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smirnoff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Pedro is working for takedown but Smirnoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Pedro.
Smirnoff tries to circle away but Pedro has him pinned against the cage.
Smirnoff throws an elbow that misses.
Pedro just leaning against Smirnoff, taking a breather. #BC2#
Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnoff scores with a nice body kick.
Smirnoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnoff wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedro.
Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Smirnoff seems unphased.
Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnoff misses with a low kick as Pedro jumps back.#T2#
Smirnoff is looking to clinch but Pedro is avoiding it.
Smirnoff is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smirnoff tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedro avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedro or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnoff, which made it look bad.
Pedro swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnoff.#T3##CL2#
Pedro pushes Smirnoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnoff tries to circle away but Pedro has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Pedro pulls guard successfully.
Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smirnoff won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Pedro controlling Smirnoff's posture.
Smirnoff wants to stand but Pedro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Smirnoff is fighting to break Pedro's control of his arms but Pedro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Pedro has his foot on Smirnoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smirnoff works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnoff is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pedro working for a triangle but Smirnoff defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Curtis Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smirnoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pedro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnoff missing with punches from the bottom.
Pedro controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pedro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smirnoff to get to his feet. #T1#
Smirnoff is looking to clinch.
Pedro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Smirnoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Pedro drags the fight down to the ground.
Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnoff.
Pedro is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pedro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Pedro manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Pedro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curtis Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Pedro controlling Smirnoff's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pedro working for submissions but it's allowed Smirnoff to get to half guard. #T3#
Pedro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pedro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Smirnoff is working an open guard so Pedro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pedro tries for a takedown but Smirnoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pedro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smirnoff pinned against the cage. Smirnoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Pedro.#T4#
Pedro fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pedro's waist but Pedro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnoff off to one side.
Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smirnoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smirnoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smirnoff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedro has Smirnoff pressed against the cage.
Pedro slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pedro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smirnoff defends it nicely.
Pedro tries for a takedown but Smirnoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedro misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Pedro successfully pulls guard.
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Smirnoff controlling him for the moment.
Pedro pulls Smirnoff in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pedro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smirnoff has passed into side control.
Pedro stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Pedro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pedro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pedro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pedro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Pedro is concentrating on defense, preventing Smirnoff from advancing position.
Pedro tries to roll over but Smirnoff keeps him under control.
Pedro missing with punches from the bottom. #ES2#
Pedro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smirnoff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smirnoff working aggressively here. #TD2#
Pedro manages to pull guard. #T3#
Pedro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Pedro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pedro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Pedro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smirnoff, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Pedro controls the position.
Smirnoff prevents Pedro from moving into mount.
Smirnoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smirnoff trying to remain calm as Pedro controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smirnoff is avoiding damage well.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Pedro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Smirnoff's face as Pedro controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pedro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Pedro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Smirnoff tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Smirnoff.
Smirnoff looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Cobb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Cobb swings around for an armbar but Smirnoff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cobb's guard.
Cobb pulls Smirnoff in close to prevent any damage.
Cobb continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More hug and hope from Cobb.#T1##SUB#
Cobb working for a triangle but Smirnoff defends it easily.
Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Cobb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Cobb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but Smirnoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobb to get the leverage.
Cobb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Cobb connects with a nice short shot to Smirnoff's temple.
Cobb prevents Smirnoff from standing back up. #SUB#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cobb 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. #T3##SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smirnoff defends it well. #SUB#
Cobb 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smirnoff is looking for a sweep. Cobb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but Smirnoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobb to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonzalo Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb shoots in looking for a takedown. Smirnoff tries to sprawl out of it but Cobb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smirnoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Smirnoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smirnoff lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalo Cobb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cobb 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.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a triangle but Smirnoff pushes his legs off easily.
Cobb pulls Smirnoff in close to prevent any damage. #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.
Smirnoff postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cobb shoots in but no luck this time.
Cobb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnoff misses with a low kick.
Cobb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Smirnoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnoff wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonzalo Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smirnoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobb goes for a double leg but Smirnoff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smirnoff continues to drive forward.
Smirnoff wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb dives in for a single leg takedown but Smirnoff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smirnoff.
Cobb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smirnoff avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Smirnoff throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Smirnoff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cobb did well to prevent Smirnoff getting side control.
Smirnoff is looking to take a break and control but Cobb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smirnoff misses with a head shot. Cobb uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb seems keen to control Smirnoff's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Smirnoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smirnoff misses with a body kick.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Smirnoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smirnoff but Smirnoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vladimir Smirnoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cobb or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnoff, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cobb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smirnoff on his heels. He'll look to pass Smirnoff's guard now, I'm sure.
Cobb is standing up over Smirnoff. Smirnoff looks to escape but Cobb dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Cobb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cobb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Smirnoff throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smirnoff has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cobb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smirnoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobb landing strikes. #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.#SUB#
Cobb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cobb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smirnoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cobb's guard! Nice work there by Smirnoff!
Cobb is trying to control the position but Smirnoff postures up.
Smirnoff scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Smirnoff trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cobb holds on and takes a little breather.
Smirnoff preventing the sweep.
Cobb has control of Smirnoff's left arm, preventing Smirnoff from doing any damage.
Cobb is trying to control the position but Smirnoff postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cobb controlling the position.
Cobb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnoff.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smirnoff tries to sprawl but Cobb drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Smirnoff kicks Cobb off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Smirnoff looking to score a takedown here. Cobb is defending well but Smirnoff drives through and ends up in Cobb's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnoff with a nice head shot there.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Smirnoff controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Smirnoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnoff 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Smirnoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Smirnoff misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ross counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smirnoff wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Smirnoff is wriggling around but Ross manages to pass to half guard.
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet.
Ross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smirnoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross. #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.
Ross not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smirnoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smirnoff looks winded!#CL2#
Smirnoff has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch. #BC2#
Smirnoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Ross has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smirnoff.
Smirnoff tried to score with a low kick but Ross checks it.
Smirnoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Smirnoff pushes Ross away with a front kick.
Smirnoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smirnoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Ross throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smirnoff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ross is in Smirnoff's guard.
Smirnoff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ross dives into side control. #REVB#
Ross is working Smirnoff over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ross scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Smirnoff is looking to get back to his feet here but Ross is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smirnoff's back.
Ross is landing with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valentine Ross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentine Ross's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ross manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnoff's guard. #REVR#
Ross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnoff can do to turn this around?
Ross won't allow Smirnoff to get back to his feet.
Ross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ross slips nicely into half guard.
Ross controlling the pace.
Smirnoff is trying to control but can't. #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.
Nice strikes from Ross there.
Ross 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.
Ross slows the pace down in half guard.
Smirnoff wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smirnoff throws a body kick that misses.
Ross wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnoff as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Smirnoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Ross's guard.
Smirnoff throws an elbow that misses. Ross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smirnoff's guard. Nice move by Ross!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnoff's head.
Ross not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ross'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Ross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentine Ross's cut.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smirnoff clinches. #TD#
Ross gets control of Smirnoff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ross will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ross controlling the position.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross is pulling down on Smirnoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Smirnoff, at least for the moment.
Smirnoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ross holds on and takes a little breather.
Smirnoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ross lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ross stays in close to Smirnoff's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valentine Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smirnoff thows a leg kick but Ross checks it #TD#
and Ross counters with a shoot takedown. Smirnoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Smirnoff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ross dives into side control. #REVB#
Smirnoff takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ross landing a few strikes.
Ross working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Ross controlling the position.
Smirnoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ross working the ground and pound.
Ross grinds an elbow into Smirnoff's temple. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ross works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ross is chipping away with strikes.
Ross cracks Smirnoff with a big right hand but Smirnoff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ross is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smirnoff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ross working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Ross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ross, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Ross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnoff moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Smirnoff gets a double leg takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick working for a triangle but Smirnoff defends it easily.
Smirnoff looking to pass the guard.
Smirnoff trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick has his foot on Smirnoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smirnoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzpatrick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Smirnoff looking to pass the guard.
Smirnoff is looking to stand up but Fitzpatrick won't let him.
Smirnoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzpatrick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a triangle here but Smirnoff uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fitzpatrick is looking to regain half guard here but Smirnoff keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Smirnoff stands up and we're back to a striking position. #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.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smirnoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick working for a triangle but Smirnoff defends it easily.
Smirnoff won't allow Fitzpatrick to sweep him here.
Smirnoff wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #T3#
Fitzpatrick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick pulls Smirnoff in close to prevent any damage.
Smirnoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand up but Smirnoff is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smirnoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnoff tries to clinch up#TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a single leg into guard. Smirnoff didn't expect that. #T4#
Fitzpatrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Smirnoff's brow.
Smirnoff wants to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fitzpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smirnoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smirnoff has his foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnoff is trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick stands up over Smirnoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smirnoff looks winded!
Fitzpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Smirnoff's brow.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hassan Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Smirnoff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard.
Smirnoff is standing up over Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick looks to escape but Smirnoff dives into side control. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smirnoff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fitzpatrick to his feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnoff tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzpatrick shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Smirnoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.#ES#
Fitzpatrick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smirnoff is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.#T1#
Fitzpatrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smirnoff pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Smirnoff has closed the distance and engaged Fitzpatrick in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
Come on Fitzpatrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smirnoff is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smirnoff down to the mat. Smirnoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Smirnoff won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Fitzpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Smirnoff scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Smirnoff manages to break the clinch.
Smirnoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smirnoff checks it well.
Smirnoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away. #TD2#
Smirnoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fitzpatrick working for a triangle but Smirnoff defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a triangle but Smirnoff pushes his legs off easily.
Smirnoff forces his way into half guard.
Smirnoff is keen to just control but Fitzpatrick is a slippery customer.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Fitzpatrick dodges it nicely.
Smirnoff wants to pass to mount but Fitzpatrick is defending the position. #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.#SUB2#
Smirnoff is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Smirnoff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fitzpatrick is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smirnoff pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnoff passes into side control, despite Fitzpatrick's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Smirnoff 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#
Smirnoff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzpatrick.#CUT2#
It looks like Hassan Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Smirnoff scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Smirnoff looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smirnoff manages to move to mount!
Fitzpatrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Smirnoff's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!

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