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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Igor Smizhonich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Smizhonich's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel won't allow Smizhonich to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smizhonich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smizhonich! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Smizhonich is defending the position.
Diesel stalling.
Smizhonich tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Smizhonich'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.#T4#
Smizhonich is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smizhonich avoid being mounted?
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Diesel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smizhonich trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diesel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (8) Diesel
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Diesel trying to control but Smizhonich is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Smizhonich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T8#
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from improving his position.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smizhonich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Diesel passes Smizhonich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Smizhonich defends it.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (11) Diesel#T10#
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.
Smizhonich gets back to half guard.
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Smizhonich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smizhonich. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (14) Diesel
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Smizhonich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.#T12#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Smizhonich to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Smizhonich tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Diesel 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.#T14#
Smizhonich is looking to get to half guard.
Smizhonich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is taking a breather. Smizhonich 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 0.
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a hook but Smizhonich blocks it.
Jackson moves forwards but Smizhonich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Smizhonich counters with a straight right hand.
Smizhonich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Smizhonich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smizhonich dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Smizhonich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Smizhonich counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Smizhonich ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Smizhonich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Smizhonich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Smizhonich tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Smizhonich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.#TD#
Smizhonich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Smizhonich manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Smizhonich slows the pace down in half guard.
Smizhonich uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Smizhonich with a couple of short strikes.
Smizhonich content just to control the position here. #T2#
Smizhonich with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smizhonich is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jackson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jackson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smizhonich anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jackson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smizhonich slips an arm under Jackson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smizhonich has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smizhonich is squeezing on Jackson like an anaconda would it's prey. Jackson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Smizhonich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrew napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich lands an elbow. #SUB#
Smizhonich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andrew, who protects the arm well.
Smizhonich is chipping away with strikes.
Smizhonich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smizhonich just content to control the position.
Smizhonich working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Smizhonich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Andrew gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smizhonich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrew is looking to escape.
Smizhonich controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Smizhonich is working for a guillotine from mount but Andrew frees his head quite easily.
Andrew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Smizhonich lands a nice shot to the head.
Smizhonich controlling the position easily from mount.
Smizhonich trying to control but Andrew is having none of it.
Smizhonich fails to advance to Andrew's back.
Andrew is bucking up trying to escape but Smizhonich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andrew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich takes Andrew's back. #T3#
Smizhonich keeps control of the position easily here as Andrew tries to buck him off.
Andrew tries to escape but Smizhonich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Smizhonich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smizhonich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andrew is in bad spot here.
Andrew has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to break Andrew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Andrew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smizhonich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've been hearing good reports from Smizhonich'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.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to break Andrew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Andrew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smizhonich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Andrew is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andrew prevents Smizhonich from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB#
Smizhonich working for a choke but Andrew is defending well.
Smizhonich 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrew is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Andrew fending off the submission attempt from Smizhonich. #SUB#
Andrew preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Andrew!
Smizhonich is trying to stick to Andrew's back but Andrew is turning into Smizhonich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smizhonich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andrew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Smizhonich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smizhonich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smizhonich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smizhonich duly obliges. #TD#
Smizhonich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andrew did well to prevent Smizhonich getting side control.
Smizhonich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrew! #SUB#
Andrew is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Smizhonich locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Andrew is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Smizhonich!
Killian Andrew spoke after the fight, saying 'Is what it is, get better get stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smizhonich's guard.#SUB#
Smizhonich has his feet on Sonnen's thighs here. He's pushed Sonnen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sonnen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Smizhonich! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smizhonich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smizhonich motions for Kersikov to come forward. Smizhonich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Smizhonich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smizhonich tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov'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.
Smizhonich trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smizhonich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smizhonich but great work by Kersikov.#T1#
Smizhonich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich pushes Kersikov off looking to stand but Kersikov dives back in and keeps control.
Smizhonich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Smizhonich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Smizhonich is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Smizhonich is keeping the position.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Smizhonich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smizhonich pushes a forearm under Kersikov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kersikov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Smizhonich! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Smizhonich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lo has clasped his hands together around Smizhonich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (4) Lo
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smizhonich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smizhonich is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smizhonich seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Smizhonich sneaks back into half guard.
Smizhonich won't allow Lo to pass to mount.
Lo controlling the action here.
Smizhonich is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Smizhonich with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (7) Lo
Smizhonich tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T3#
Smizhonich seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Smizhonich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Lo controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Lo 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lo taking a breather here.
Smizhonich tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lo controlling the position.
Lo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smizhonich sneaks back into half guard.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T6##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smizhonich actively working from the bottom here.
Smizhonich tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smizhonich! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (10) Lo
Smizhonich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smizhonich regains half guard.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but Smizhonich defends it. #SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smizhonich actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Smizhonich has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (13) Lo
Smizhonich is breathing heavily.
Lo taking a breather here. #T10#
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smizhonich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smizhonich trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Smizhonich is looking to reverse the position.
Smizhonich is letting Lo control him for a moment. #T11#
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
Lo is staying tight to Smizhonich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smizhonich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Smizhonich tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
A lull in the action here as Lo stalls from top position.
Smizhonich tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
Lo staying calm.
Smizhonich is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smizhonich is trying to improve his position.
Lo just content to control the position. #T14#
Smizhonich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Smizhonich with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (16) Lo
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dee vs Slater
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckeye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Buckeye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buckeye is standing up over Smizhonich. Smizhonich looks to escape but Buckeye dives into side control.
#REVR#
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Buckeye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smizhonich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich is trying to control Buckeye's posture but Buckeye avoids it.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB2#
Buckeye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smizhonich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smizhonich is looking to regain half guard here but Buckeye keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smizhonich defending against the ground and pound.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smizhonich keeps working.
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smizhonich moves into full guard.
#T2#
Smizhonich wants to sweep but no luck.
Smizhonich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smizhonich looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckeye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
Smizhonich 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.
Buckeye cracks Smizhonich with a solid left hand.
Buckeye sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Smizhonich keeps moving. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buckeye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buckeye postures up in Smizhonich's guard and throws a big left but Smizhonich blocks it. #SUB#
Smizhonich looking for a guillotine here but Buckeye defends easily.
Smizhonich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buckeye is working Smizhonich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Buckeye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buckeye working the body and head with strikes.
Buckeye misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Buckeye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smizhonich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Buckeye but great work by Smizhonich.
Smizhonich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckeye keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye looking for a sweep but Smizhonich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Buckeye is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Buckeye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice sprawl there from Smizhonich as Buckeye shoots in.
Smizhonich swings for the body but Buckeye moves out of range.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckeye as he avoids it easily.
Smizhonich doesn't manage to clinch there - Buckeye circles away.
Smizhonich swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckeye.
Smizhonich is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Buckeye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buckeye sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1##SUB2#
Buckeye wants to finish this one by submission but Smizhonich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buckeye.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smizhonich is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Buckeye with good strikes from the mount here!
Buckeye lands a big shot there that rocks Smizhonich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich is bucking up trying to escape but Buckeye cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Smizhonich is rocked!
Buckeye punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Smizhonich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smizhonich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buckeye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckeye putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Smizhonich holds on for dear life.
Smizhonich seems to have got his legs back now.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye tries to control but Smizhonich wriggling away.
Buckeye scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smizhonich?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckeye prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Buckeye working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Buckeye looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Buckeye lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Buckeye isn't that keen on the idea.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckeye landing punches.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buckeye cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smizhonich is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Buckeye lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smizhonich hang on?
Smizhonich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buckeye lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to hold on but Buckeye pushes him away.
Smizhonich is squirming around, avoiding Buckeye's attempts to control the action.
Smizhonich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Buckeye can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smizhonich is looking to escape.
Smizhonich tries to lock up and control but Buckeye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Buckeye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smizhonich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Smizhonich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smizhonich wants to get back to his feet but Buckeye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye throws an elbow that misses. Smizhonich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckeye's guard. Nice move by Smizhonich!#REVR#
Buckeye looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckeye, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Buckeye working for a triangle but Smizhonich defends it easily.
Buckeye trying to strike off his back.
Smizhonich wants to control from the top but Buckeye keeps moving.
Buckeye trying to keep a closed guard but Smizhonich is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Smizhonich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buckeye looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buckeye looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buckeye! #REVB#
Buckeye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Buckeye wants to control but Smizhonich is keeping him busy.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Smizhonich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Buckeye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buckeye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smizhonich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Smizhonich trying to control but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Smizhonich is not content to let Buckeye control the position.#SUB2#
Buckeye is looking for a kimura here.
Buckeye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smizhonich tries to kick Buckeye off but Buckeye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smizhonich is staying active underneath Buckeye, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smizhonich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckeye.
Buckeye is trying to control the action in half guard but Smizhonich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smizhonich shoots in for a double leg but Buckeye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buckeye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckeye misses with an uppercut.
Jab Buckeye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smizhonich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckeye defends well.
Buckeye trying to control but Smizhonich is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buckeye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buckeye 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smizhonich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Smizhonich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Smizhonich.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smizhonich.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Igor Smizhonich has been cut.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Lester.
Smizhonich wants a takedown but no success here.
Smizhonich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smizhonich backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smizhonich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester cracks Smizhonich with a nice body shot.
Smizhonich stalling.
Smizhonich goes for a takedown attempt but Lester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Smizhonich.
Lester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smizhonich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smizhonich preventing the sweep.
Smizhonich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lester is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich preventing the sweep.
Smizhonich content to stall in guard here.
Smizhonich with a nice head shot there.
Lester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smizhonich controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smizhonich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smizhonich in particular looking to stall.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Smizhonich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smizhonich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smizhonich content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Lester. No joy for Smizhonich on that attempt.
Smizhonich scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lester napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smizhonich happy to just control the position for now.
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 Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smizhonich rushes Lester and presses him up against the cage.
Smizhonich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smizhonich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lester regains guard immediately.
Lester is working an open guard so Smizhonich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smizhonich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smizhonich content to control rather than advance.
Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smizhonich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smizhonich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smizhonich seems to be looking for submissions.
Lester wants to control but Smizhonich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Smizhonich controlling the action here.
Smizhonich is continuing to stall.
Lester is not content to let Smizhonich control the position.
Smizhonich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lester trying to hold on to Smizhonich's head to control him but Smizhonich postures up.
Smizhonich throwing shots but Lester is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smizhonich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smizhonich tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Smizhonich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Smizhonich's head but Smizhonich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smizhonich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lester.
Smizhonich has his takedown stuffed
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smizhonich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smizhonich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smizhonich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smizhonich working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester dodges the ground and pound from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Smizhonich 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smizhonich.
Smizhonich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester tries to clinch but Smizhonich moves out of range.
Smizhonich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side.
Smizhonich feints and as Lester raises his hands in defense, Smizhonich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smizhonich sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smizhonich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smizhonich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smizhonich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Igor Smizhonich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester trying to keep a closed guard but Smizhonich is proving a slippery customer.
Smizhonich gets to his feet. Lester looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Smizhonich shoots in.
Lester is looking to wear down Smizhonich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smizhonich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smizhonich fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Smizhonich.
Lester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lester sprawls well. Lester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smizhonich gets slowly back to his feet.
Smizhonich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smizhonich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Smizhonich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Smizhonich controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smizhonich.
Smizhonich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Smizhonich manages to pull guard.
Smizhonich 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.
Smizhonich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smizhonich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Smizhonich's legs - danger averted.
Smizhonich has his hands on Lester's head, controlling the position.
Smizhonich wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smizhonich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smizhonich looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lester looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!
Lester forces Smizhonich back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Smizhonich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smizhonich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Smizhonich! |
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