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Event:
WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Smalls throws a head kick that Sundo semi-blocks.
Smalls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sundo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smalls at a distance.
Smalls with a jab.
Sundo avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls walks into a jab.
Sundo avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls tries to score with a low kick but Sundo moves his leg out of the way.
Sundo tries to counter with a takedown but Smalls is quick to defend against it.
Sundo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalls with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Smalls. No joy for Sundo on that attempt.
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!
Sundo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smalls throws a chopping leg kick but Sundo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sundo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sundo dives in for a single leg takedown but Smalls sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taga Sundo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smalls throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sundo counters with a single leg into guard. Smalls didn't expect that.
Sundo forces his way into half guard.
Smalls wants to control but Sundo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sundo is looking for a kimura but Smalls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sundo to get the leverage.
Smalls trying to control here.
Sundo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smalls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sundo wants to stand up but Smalls is controlling the position.
Sundo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sundo trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom. #T2#
Smalls is trying to maintain the position but Sundo is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smalls can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Sundo wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
Sundo wants to stand but Smalls has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Sundo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smalls defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smalls is controlling Sundo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sundo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smalls. #T3#
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.
Sundo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sundo slips a straight right by Smalls.
Sundo attempts a counter takedown but Smalls avoids it well and moves away.
Smalls scores with a jab to the head.
Sundo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smalls as he jumps to the side.
Smalls throws a low kick but Sundo moves out of range easily.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sundo avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Sundo. #TD#
Sundo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smalls is trying to defend but Sundo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Sundo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smalls is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taga Sundo!
Taga Sundo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord misses with a right hand
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morninglord throws out a leg kick but Smalls moves out of range and Morninglord only half commits.
Smalls 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.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morninglord throws out the jab.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Morninglord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Smalls slips a straight right by Morninglord.
Morninglord looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls tried to score with a low kick but Morninglord checks it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Morninglord does no damage.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls 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 Smalls.
Morninglord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls tries to land a front kick but Morninglord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smalls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morninglord momentarily.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morninglord moves away.#T2#
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morninglord swinging wildly here.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a nice head shot.
Smalls is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
A jab from Morninglord finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls connects with a single shot there.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morninglord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls thumps Morninglord with a low kick.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morninglord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
Morninglord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smalls in his tracks.
Morninglord moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Morninglord lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Smalls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
#T4#
Morninglord connects with a body shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morninglord backs up against the cage.
Morninglord misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls tries a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord misses with a two punch combination.
Smalls scores with a hook.
Morninglord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smalls backs up against the cage.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Morninglord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls staying out of range there.
Morninglord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smalls has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord looks winded!
Morninglord takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls lands a nice hook to Morninglord's body. Morninglord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morninglord works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Morninglord looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Morninglord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjogren Morninglord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord slips a straight right by Smalls.#T1#
Morninglord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morninglord takes one to the chin there.
Smalls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morninglord's hands.
A left and a right from Smalls both land. Nice combination.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Morninglord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morninglord misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws out a leg kick but Morninglord moves out of range and Smalls only half commits.
Morninglord is looking to land body kicks.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick and Smalls moves out of range easily.
Morninglord is breathing heavily.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls lands a slapping body shot.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morninglord! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Morninglord scores with a four punch combination!
Morninglord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorninglord.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Smalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morninglord.
Smalls is looking to counter the offense by Morninglord and move into the clinch.
Morninglord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Smalls swings for the body but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls throws a solid leg kick but Morninglord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smalls.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morninglord scores with a one two! Smalls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls slips a jab from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord lands a head shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord misses with an uppercut.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with the combination.
Smalls fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morninglord checks it well.
Morninglord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morninglord.
Jab from Morninglord.
Nice shot lands for Smalls.
Smalls lands with a slapping head kick.
Morninglord throws a body kick that misses.
Smalls misses with a body kick.
Morninglord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morninglord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord cracks Smalls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morninglord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Morninglord as he checks the leg kick.
Smalls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morninglord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses. #T1#
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Morninglord misses its intended target.
Morninglord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Morninglord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morninglord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls throws a counter high kick but Morninglord was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morninglord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morninglord!
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Morninglord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morninglord throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Morninglord backing up. Morninglord nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord misses with a wild body shot.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but Smalls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a shot to the body.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls stalks Morninglord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morninglord's face. Morninglord staggers backwards, shaken.
Smalls misses with a low kick as Morninglord jumps back.
Smalls throws a combination. Morninglord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morninglord.
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Morninglord misses the shot to the body.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morninglord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morninglord digs a good hook to Smalls's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Morninglord. That snapped Smalls's head back.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Smalls.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Morninglord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Smalls misses
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjogren Morninglord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smalls attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morninglord 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fjogren Morninglord!
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Event:
WPFC 15 - Camacho vs. Fuchs 3
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Halliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halliday.
As Halliday backs away, Smalls returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halliday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.
Halliday looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Halliday.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Halliday.
Smalls seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smalls has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls shoots in looking for a takedown but Halliday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smalls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halliday's waist but Halliday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smalls off to one side.
Smalls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halliday. Halliday obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Halliday loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch.
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Smalls gets a clinch. #BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halliday scores with a jab. Smalls acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halliday leaves Smalls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smalls shoots for a double leg takedown but Halliday sprawls well. He's pushed Smalls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halliday scores with a punch to the head.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Halliday.
Halliday throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halliday avoids it.#T2#
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halliday unleashes a big counter combination but Smalls bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halliday tries to clinch up.
Halliday takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smalls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Halliday.
Smalls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halliday circles away.#CL2#
Halliday clinches up against the cage.
Smalls tries to land a knee to the head but Halliday blocks with his arms.
Halliday missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halliday.
Halliday connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls. #T3#
Smalls is trying to pull guard but Halliday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Smalls successfully pulls guard.
Smalls being controlled here, momentarily.
Smalls pulls Halliday in close to prevent any damage.
Halliday slips nicely into half guard.
Halliday wants to take a breather but Smalls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Halliday seems to be working for a kimura but Smalls defends the submission attempt.
Smalls tries to roll over but Halliday keeps him under control.#T4#
Halliday is pressing down on Smalls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smalls is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smalls is defending against the submission attempts here by Halliday.
Halliday frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halliday looking to secure an arm triangle but Smalls defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Halliday dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Halliday misses.
Halliday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smalls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halliday has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halliday throws a poor cross that misses
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Halliday backing up. Halliday nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.
Halliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Smalls circles away.
Halliday dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
Randy Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halliday lands a nice shot that snaps Smalls's head back.
Halliday throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halliday swivels and escapes.
Halliday throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halliday throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Smalls missing with knees to the body.
Halliday tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Halliday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Halliday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halliday is trying to stall.
Halliday seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Halliday looking to slow down the pace here.
Halliday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Halliday is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stephen Halliday.#CL#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
#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.
Halliday trying to stall but Smalls improves his position.
Smalls fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halliday working aggressively here.
#BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Halliday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smalls moves out of range of the strikes.
Smalls finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Smalls instigates a clinch.
Halliday trying to control the position but instead, Smalls has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halliday into the cage.
Halliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halliday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalls's face.
Halliday unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Halliday taking a breather.
Halliday tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Halliday back against the cage.
Smalls tries to score a body lock takedown but Halliday shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halliday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smalls looking for a takedown.
Halliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smalls goes for a takedown attempt but Halliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halliday tries to clinch up but Smalls circles away and keeps his distance.
Halliday avoids the head kick by Smalls.
#CL2#
Halliday has managed to clinch.
Halliday prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Smalls jumps guard but Halliday stands there with Smalls around his waist. Smalls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smalls.
Halliday tries to land a knee to the head but Smalls blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Halliday fails to land.
Smalls lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Smalls ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smalls no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Halliday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smalls's guard.
Halliday is keen to just control but Smalls is a slippery customer.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Halliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smalls.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Halliday circles away easily
letting Halliday counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Halliday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halliday has Smalls pushed against the cage.
Smalls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halliday walks away with a smile on his face. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Halliday throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halliday sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halliday lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stephen Halliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halliday throws a wild body kick that Smalls sees coming a mile off.
Halliday throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halliday tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Halliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smalls.
Halliday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halliday.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls with a poor takedown
and Halliday counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Halliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halliday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Halliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halliday is looking for the big counter here.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halliday as he jumps to the side.
Halliday is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smalls.
Smalls just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Good leg kick by Halliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halliday lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halliday.
Halliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Smalls pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smalls blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halliday is looking to control Smalls's arms but Smalls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halliday has his back to the cage.
Smalls throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halliday blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halliday throws a sloppy head kick and Smalls moves out of range easily.
Halliday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Halliday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smalls tries to counter with a takedown but Halliday is quick to defend against it.
Halliday misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Halliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smalls lands with a good body shot.
Smalls looks for a takedown but Halliday sprawls well.
Smalls avoids the head kick by Halliday.
Halliday scores with a nice body kick.
Halliday moves out of range as Smalls throws a body kick.
Halliday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halliday lands a high kick!
Smalls walks into a stiff left hand from Halliday.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smalls is looking to counter the offense by Halliday and move into the clinch.
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halliday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.#T4#
Smalls shoots for a takedown but Halliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smalls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halliday misses with a kick to the body.
Smalls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halliday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls shoots in and drives through. Halliday sprawls well.
Halliday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smalls throws out a leg kick but Halliday moves out of range and Smalls only half commits.
Randy Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Halliday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halliday dodges the punch combination from Smalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Halliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halliday 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Halliday!
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Event:
WPFC 12 - Lawrence vs. Makar
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Smalls closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korsemann quickly recovers to half guard.
Smalls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smalls controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls trying to mount his opponent but Korsemann defends it.
Korsemann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Smalls decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Korsemann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korsemann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smalls blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Smalls pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smalls can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korsemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Korsemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Korsemann has gone for a leg lock! Smalls slips out almost immediately though and dives into Korsemann's guard.#REVB#
Korsemann wants to sweep but no luck.
Korsemann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smalls controls the pace.#SU2#
Smalls decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korsemann, up you get!
Smalls looks for a takedown but Korsemann sprawls well.
Korsemann connects with an inside leg kick.
Smalls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Korsemann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smalls.
Willem Korsemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
Smalls walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korsemann.
Korsemann throws a head kick that Smalls semi-blocks.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Korsemann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korsemann lands a right hook to the body.
Korsemann lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Korsemann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Korsemann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smalls shoots in but no luck this time.
Korsemann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Smalls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smalls showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Korsemann has a hand on Smalls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smalls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Korsemann is desperately trying to improve his position but Smalls has a good base and remains in mount.
Smalls raining down shots from the mount!#SU2#
Smalls stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Korsemann throws a head kick but Smalls moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smalls is defended easily by Korsemann.
Korsemann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Korsemann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Smalls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Korsemann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smalls takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Korsemann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korsemann cracks Smalls with an open hand slap.
Korsemann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Smalls gets a clinch.
Smalls blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Smalls drags the fight down to the ground.
Korsemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smalls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Smalls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Willem Korsemann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korsemann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smalls misses with a takedown attempt - Korsemann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randy Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korsemann scores with a hook to the body. Smalls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korsemann.
Korsemann throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smalls clinches.
Korsemann tries a body shot but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls avoids the elbow strike from Korsemann, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smalls jumps into guard, dragging Korsemann to the mat.
Korsemann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smalls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Korsemann trying to control but Smalls is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smalls trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Smalls is looking for a triangle but Korsemann pushes his legs off easily.
Korsemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Korsemann sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smalls doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Korsemann paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smalls - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Randy Smalls!
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Event:
WPFC 9 - Moon Raiders
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morninglord is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Morninglord circles away and we're back to standing.
Morninglord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morninglord as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morninglord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Smalls counters by moving into the clinch.
Morninglord stops a takedown attempt from Smalls.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls keeps control of Morninglord as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls taking a breather.
Morninglord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord throws a head punch that misses.
Morninglord is trying to push Smalls away but Smalls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Smalls pulls guard effortlessly.
Morninglord sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smalls's guard. #T1#
Morninglord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smalls is refusing to be controlled, as Morninglord sits in half guard.
Morninglord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Smalls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smalls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morninglord is taking a breather. Smalls 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.
Morninglord has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morninglord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smalls tries to roll over but Morninglord keeps him under control.#T2#
Smalls manages to get to full guard.
Smalls keeping full guard, as Morninglord tries to pass.
Morninglord content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Morninglord drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smalls dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Morninglord trying to control the position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morninglord is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smalls stands up over Morninglord, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for subs off his back but Smalls has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smalls not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but Morninglord defending well. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Morninglord wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
#T4#
Smalls controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Morninglord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Smalls'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.
Morninglord tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Morninglord tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morninglord on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smalls in particular looking to stall.
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 Randy Smalls 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#
Morninglord throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morninglord misses the shot to the body.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smalls rushes Morninglord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morninglord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Smalls.
Smalls wants to take the fight to the mat but Morninglord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Morninglord breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morninglord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Randy Smalls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morninglord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morninglord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morninglord. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morninglord but Morninglord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morninglord misses the jab.
Smalls wants to clinch.
Smalls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morninglord wants to stall.
Smalls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morninglord prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morninglord jumps guard but Smalls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morninglord jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smalls walks away with a smile on his face. Morninglord gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Smalls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morninglord misses with a wild combination.
Morninglord defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smalls.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
Morninglord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
Morninglord throws a one two combo.
Morninglord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smalls rather than just go for the knockout.
Morninglord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morninglord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morninglord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morninglord lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Morninglord tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjogren Morninglord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morninglord misses with a double jab
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Morninglord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
As Morninglord looks to move away, Smalls throws a big counter combo but Morninglord just gets out of the way.
Morninglord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Smalls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fjogren Morninglord 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Morninglord unleashes a big counter combination but Smalls bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smalls fails with the takedown
and Morninglord counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Morninglord misses its intended target.
Morninglord swats away the attempt to clinch by Smalls.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Smalls throws a big counter combination but Morninglord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morninglord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls throws a big counter combination but Morninglord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morninglord looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Smalls drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morninglord sprawls and moves away.
Morninglord misses with the combination.
#T1#
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morninglord sprawls well. Morninglord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smalls gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morninglord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morninglord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morninglord throws a body shot but no joy.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Morninglord in a clinch.
Morninglord prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morninglord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morninglord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Morninglord lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Morninglord closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morninglord digs a good body shot into Smalls's ribs.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Morninglord misses with a body shot.
Morninglord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord throws a series of strikes that have Smalls backpedaling.
#T3#
Morninglord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morninglord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Morninglord.
Smalls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smalls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Morninglord misses with the combination.
Smalls seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Morninglord misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Smalls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smalls. #BC#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morninglord cracks Smalls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smalls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Smalls is looking for a counter combo.
Smalls has a takedown stuffed.
Morninglord throws out a counter right but Smalls avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjogren Morninglord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morninglord 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fjogren Morninglord!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ignacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Smalls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smalls fails with the takedown.
Ignacio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignacio shoots for a double leg takedown but Smalls sprawls well. He's pushed Ignacio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignacio swivels and escapes.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Ace Giannis Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
Smalls keeps the fight on the outside.
Smalls wants to counter with a clinch but Ignacio pushes him away.
Ignacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smalls keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smalls throws a big counter head kick but Ignacio avoids it with no problem.
Smalls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignacio avoids it really well and circles away.
Ignacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ignacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Ignacio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ignacio or perhaps it was just good defense by Smalls, which made it look bad.
Ignacio is breathing heavily.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Smalls gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ignacio avoids it.
Smalls controlling the action here for a moment.
Ignacio is trying to push Smalls away but Smalls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ignacio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD2#
Smalls jumps into guard, dragging Ignacio to the mat.
Smalls keeping moving, preventing Ignacio from controlling successfully.
Smalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignacio's guard. #REVB#
Ignacio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smalls 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.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Smalls has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smalls on the ground.
Smalls pushing down on Ignacio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smalls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignacio!
Ignacio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Smalls unloads with some shots from mount but Ignacio bucks and avoids them well.
Smalls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smalls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignacio to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smalls looking to break Ignacio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ignacio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smalls will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ignacio covering up well and avoiding damage.
I would not like to be Ignacio right now.
Smalls misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Ignacio wants to control his opponent's hands but Smalls gets his hands free.
Smalls is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ignacio avoids the strikes from Smalls.
Ignacio has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls throwing sloppy strikes.
Ignacio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ignacio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smalls somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smalls looking for the choke but no joy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smalls controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Smalls 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#
Ignacio lands a glancing blow to the side of Smalls's head.#CL2#
Smalls has managed to clinch.
Ignacio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Ignacio is looking to control Smalls's arms but Smalls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignacio has his back to the cage.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Ignacio manages to get underhooks.
Smalls misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignacio.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Smalls drags the fight down to the ground.
Smalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignacio's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smalls stands up and waves to Ignacio to follow him.
Ignacio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ignacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls shoots for a takedown but Ignacio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ignacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Smalls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ace Giannis Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
Smalls takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignacio dips to his left and cracks Smalls with an uppercut!
Ignacio leaves Smalls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smalls tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignacio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smalls.
Smalls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignacio's waist but Ignacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smalls off to one side.
Ignacio digs a good hook to Smalls's body.
Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Giannis Ignacio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignacio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ignacio swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A left and a right from Ignacio both land. Nice combination.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignacio wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Smalls. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls blocks a jab.
Ignacio wants to clinch but Smalls slips to the side
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignacio is looking to wear down Smalls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smalls misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Smalls fails with the takedown.
Ignacio connects with a right hand. Smalls shakes it off.#T3#
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignacio swivels and escapes.
Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ignacio is looking to clinch but Smalls is avoiding it.
Ignacio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Smalls forces Ignacio back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignacio is fending him off so far but Smalls persists. Nope, Ignacio circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalls fails with the takedown.
Ignacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ignacio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalls is fending him off so far but Ignacio persists. Nope, Smalls circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Ignacio swinging wildly here.
As Ignacio backs off Smalls throws a huge counter combo but Ignacio manages to avoid it all.
Smalls dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignacio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ignacio closes the distance and clinches up with Smalls, looking for a takedown. Ignacio pushes Smalls against the cage but Smalls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Ignacio doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smalls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smalls creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!#TD2#
Smalls decides to pull guard.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet but Ignacio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smalls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smalls is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Ace Giannis Ignacio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Ignacio.
Ignacio is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smalls throws an elbow but misses.
Ignacio tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position. #TD2#
Smalls pulls Ignacio into guard.
Ignacio is looking to advance position but Smalls has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Smalls looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smalls is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ignacio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ignacio shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalls looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1#
Ignacio has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Smalls misses with punches from the back.
Smalls has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Ignacio showing good submission defense here.
Smalls controlling the position well here. Ignacio rolled but Smalls kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Ignacio wants to escape the position.
What can Ignacio do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smalls punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ignacio is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smalls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Ignacio wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Ignacio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smalls's arms.
Smalls misses with a punch to the head.
Smalls controls the action.#T4##SUB2#
Ignacio fending off the submission attempt from Smalls.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Smalls controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smalls 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Smalls!
The defeated Ace Giannis Ignacio had this to say: 'Maybe mext time'.
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Event:
UMMA 1 - Dentler vs Iswin
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Smalls misses with a takedown attempt - Cae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smalls throws a push kick but Cae slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Cae was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cae scores with a shot to the body.
Cae throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cae.
Smalls tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smalls somewhat.
Cae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Smalls takes one to the side of the head.
Cae misses with the combination.
Cae scores with a three punch combo!
Cae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls scores with a jab to the body.
Smalls shoots for a takedown but Cae saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashad Cae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalls shoots in looking for a takedown. Cae tries to sprawl out of it but Smalls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Cae.
Cae throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.#T2##CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cae jumps guard and drags Smalls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Smalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smalls scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smalls sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Cae working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smalls.
Cae keeping full guard, as Smalls tries to pass.
Cae can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smalls controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Cae shows good takedown defense.
Cae wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls tries a quick counter leg kick but Cae is wise to it.
Cae swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL2#
Cae gets tackled into the cage by Smalls. Smalls maintains the clinch.
Smalls has Cae pressed against the cage, preventing Cae from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cae tries to pull guard but Smalls holds him up against the cage and eventually Cae drops back down to his feet.
Smalls is trying to pull guard but Cae has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Ashad Cae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cae misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cae misses with a wild combination.
Cae tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls with the counter takedown but Cae avoids it easily.
Cae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalls.
Smalls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cae.
Cae connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashad Cae dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Ashad Cae has been cut.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Cae's leg but Cae calmly moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cae finds it's target.
Cae lands a slapping body shot.
Cae is looking to wear down Smalls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Cae.
Cae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smalls shoots in and drives through. Cae sprawls well.
Smalls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cae.
It looks like Cae has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Cae stuffs the takedown.
Cae throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Smalls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cae pinned against the cage. Cae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Smalls tries to get set, Cae tries to push him back and clinch up but Smalls manages to avoid the attempt.
Ashad Cae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashad Cae is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cae jumps guard and drags Smalls to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cae keeping full guard, as Smalls tries to pass.
Cae being controlled here, momentarily.
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smalls is continuing to stall.
Cae looking for a sweep. Not yet Cae, not yet.
Smalls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Smalls throwing strikes from guard but Cae blocks nicely.
Smalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smalls 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smalls eats them both and turns towards Cae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donk. Cae catches Smalls right on the button with a cross.
Cae throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Ashad Cae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cae misses the shot to the body.
Smalls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and pushes Cae back into the cage.
Cae tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Smalls wants a takedown.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Cae's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Smalls pulls guard effortlessly.
Cae has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smalls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smalls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Cae gets to his feet - Smalls follows without any prompting.
Cae lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Cae throws a body shot but no joy.
Smalls feints the counter takedown.
Cae misses with a double jab.
Cae tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Cae.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smalls attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cae. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cae throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Cae has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls wants to take the fight to the mat but Cae manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cae is pressed up against the cage. Smalls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cae down to the mat. Cae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashad Cae dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashad Cae's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smalls tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cae lands a two punch combo.
Cae cracks Smalls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cae backing away here, and Smalls unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cae misses with a hook.
Cae misses with a double jab.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Cae.
Cae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls. #CL2#
Smalls drives through and clinches with Cae against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cae being controlled against the cage.
Smalls pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cae is looking to break free of the clinch but Smalls has double underhooks. #T1#
Cae working Smalls over with knees to the body.
Cae being controlled against the cage.
Cae wants to break free but Smalls has control.
#TD2#
Smalls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smalls manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Cae explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cae swings for the body but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Cae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smalls. #T2#
Cae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls fails to land the takedown.
Ashad Cae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Smalls.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smalls is defended easily by Cae.
Smalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Cae. Those never looked like landing.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Cae.
Smalls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cae defends it nicely.
Cae appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Smalls throws a body kick that misses.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smalls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smalls dodges the punch combination from Cae.
Cae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Cae scores with a sloppy right hand. Smalls should have avoided that one.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Cae scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Cae.
Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cae wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Cae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##TD2#
Smalls manages to pull guard.
Smalls has a closed guard, preventing Cae from standing up. #SU#
Cae stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cae connects with a body shot.
Cae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Cae.
Randy Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashad Cae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashad Cae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cae, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashad Cae!
A less than humble Ashad Cae misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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