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Event:
SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
De Neys darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns De Neys into the cage.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
De Neys closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith controls De Neys momentarily but De Neys frees himself.
De Neys passes into half guard.
Smith wants to control but De Neys is keeping busy.
De Neys working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has hold of De Neys's hands but De Neys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Neys landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Neys working Smith over with strikes.
De Neys tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith has hold of De Neys's hands but De Neys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Neys lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Neys is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Neys is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T1#
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Neys prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to hold on to De Neys's head to control him but De Neys postures up.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
De Neys is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
De Neys works his way into side control.
De Neys working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
De Neys passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
De Neys connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Neys lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
De Neys lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron De Neys!
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Event:
SPARTA 16: Duke B. vs. Galang
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Buchanan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith with a poor takedown #TD#
and Buchanan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buchanan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Buchanan distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buchanan lands a couple of digs.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is looking to stand up but Buchanan isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Buchanan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buchanan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Buchanan!
In his post fight interview, Chris Buchanan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
St Pierre cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St Pierre finish him?
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Smith's head, knocking him out cold! St Pierre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges St Pierre!
A very excited looking Georges St Pierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro avoids the head kick by Smith.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro.#TD2#
Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Ribeiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Ribeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVR#
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro! #SUB2#
Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
#SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Ribeiro is continuing to stall.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #TD2#
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marcus Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Ribeiro any problems. #T4#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!#T1#
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ribeiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribeiro in particular looking to stall.
Ribeiro passes to side control.
Smith wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Marcus Ribeiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ribeiro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 2: Smith vs. Ribeiro
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baker Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ribeiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith is fighting to break Ribeiro's control of his arms but Ribeiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Ribeiro seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking to control but instead Ribeiro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Ribeiro!
An out of breath Marcus Ribeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Aluise scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aluise.
Aluise shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Aluise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aluise circles away.
Aluise shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Aluise keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Aluise closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants a takedown.
Aluise unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1##BC2#
Aluise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aluise throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aluise looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aluise wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Aluise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baker Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aluise swinging wildly here.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aluise darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Aluise into the cage.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Aluise moves out of range easily.
Aluise misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Aluise tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aluise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Aluise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aluise shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith keeps control of Aluise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aluise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aluise looks winded!
Smith'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.
Aluise tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aluise avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Aluise is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aluise tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Aluise stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Aluise breaks the clinch.
Aluise tries to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aluise! #SUB#
Smith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aluise looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aluise is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smith lets go of the hold and Aluise can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baker Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Son Of Peleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son Of Peleus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Son Of Peleus.
Smith blocks a head kick by Son Of Peleus.
Son Of Peleus moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Son Of Peleus tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son Of Peleus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the head kick by Son Of Peleus.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Son Of Peleus pinned against the cage. Son Of Peleus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Son Of Peleus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Son Of Peleus's waist but Son Of Peleus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Achilleus Son Of Peleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baker Smith.
Nice cross by Son Of Peleus.
Son Of Peleus throws a head kick that misses.
Son Of Peleus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith misses with the combination.
Son Of Peleus tries a head kick but it misses.
Son Of Peleus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Son Of Peleus didn't expect that. #ES#
Son Of Peleus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith prevents Son Of Peleus from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Son Of Peleus can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Son Of Peleus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Son Of Peleus is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Son Of Peleus wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #T3#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Son Of Peleus wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Son Of Peleus taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes. #T4#
Son Of Peleus wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Son Of Peleus's back!
Son Of Peleus wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back. #ES#
Son Of Peleus is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Smith off. It looks like it's working - Smith slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Son Of Peleus displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son Of Peleus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith checks a low kick from Son Of Peleus.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Son Of Peleus pushes him away.
Achilleus Son Of Peleus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son Of Peleus tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son Of Peleus's guard.
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 Achilleus Son Of Peleus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Son Of Peleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son Of Peleus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son Of Peleus's guard.
Son Of Peleus wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Son Of Peleus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Son Of Peleus is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Son Of Peleus wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position but Son Of Peleus is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Son Of Peleus, who protects the arm well.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Son Of Peleus pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith is working Son Of Peleus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Son Of Peleus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Son Of Peleus is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Son Of Peleus is defending well.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Son Of Peleus is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Son Of Peleus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3##SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Son Of Peleus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith cracks Son Of Peleus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Son Of Peleus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Son Of Peleus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Son Of Peleus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baker Smith 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#
Son Of Peleus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Son Of Peleus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Son Of Peleus.
Son Of Peleus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith won't allow Son Of Peleus to get back to his feet. #ES#
Son Of Peleus pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSon Of Peleus.
Achilleus Son Of Peleus is winning the standup battle so far.
Son Of Peleus is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Son Of Peleus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Son Of Peleus is trying to stand.
Son Of Peleus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Son Of Peleus is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Son Of Peleus looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Son Of Peleus is looking to escape.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Son Of Peleus is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Son Of Peleus taking shots to the head.
Son Of Peleus is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Son Of Peleus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Son Of Peleus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Son Of Peleus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Son Of Peleus 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.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Son Of Peleus is looking to escape.
Son Of Peleus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Son Of Peleus looks a forlorn figure.
Son Of Peleus is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Son Of Peleus is rocked!
Smith looking to finish Son Of Peleus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Son Of Peleus!
Oh Son Of Peleus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Son Of Peleus is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Son Of Peleus is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baker Smith!
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Event:
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Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Smith has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murphy is looking to defend but Smith has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murphy! Smith pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murphy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baker Smith!
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Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for Jones.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Jones blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baker Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Jones tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Jones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jones wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Jones!
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