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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 4
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Smalls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Power catches Smalls right on the button with a cross.
Smalls misses with a wild combination.
Power cracks a nice hook into Smalls's ribs.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power misses the shot to the body.
Smalls swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Smalls is rocked!
Power shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Smalls takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Power sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Smalls bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irish Power!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 3
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt.
Stallion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalls is fending him off so far but Stallion persists. Nope, Smalls circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
Smalls works Stallion's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Smalls. Those never looked like landing.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Smalls sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimny Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls lands the left hand.
Jab from Smalls.
Smalls connects with a body shot.
Smalls lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Stallion misses.
Smalls lands a right hook to the body.
Stallion is breathing heavily.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smalls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stallion on the side of the head.
Stallion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Smalls with a jab.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Stallion is rocked!
Smalls lands a nice hook to Stallion's body. Stallion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Stallion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smalls jabs Stallion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smalls knocks Stallion out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Smalls!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 2
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rhall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Rikki Rhall has been cut.#TD2#
Smalls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhall won't allow Smalls to pass to mount.
Rhall trying to control but Smalls postures up.
Rhall wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but Rhall defending well.
Rhall tries to kick Smalls off but Smalls keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhall keeps working. #T1#
Smalls not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhall won't allow Smalls to pass to mount.
Rhall keeping control of the position.
Rhall tries to get to full guard but Smalls has control of the leg.
Rhall wants to control but Smalls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rhall pushes Smalls off looking to stand but Smalls dives back in and keeps control.
Smalls slips a nice elbow through Rhall's hands, connecting with Rhall's forehead.
Smalls stalling away here and it's allowed Rhall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smalls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Smalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhall is retaining full guard.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving.
Rhall looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there 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 wants to land a leg kick but Rhall is out of range. #TD2#
Smalls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhall's guard.
Smalls throws a big elbow that misses.
Smalls throwing strikes but missing.
Rhall wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it. #T3#
Smalls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rhall has his foot on Smalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smalls works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhall is breathing heavily.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving.
Rhall is trying to keep Smalls in close.
Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhall is keeping the position for now.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smalls scores with a punch to the head.
Smalls fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Rhall moves into the clinch.
Rhall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smalls is defending well for now.
Rhall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhall won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhall leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Rhall gets caught flat footed, as Smalls shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Smalls dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rikki Rhall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rhall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Rhall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhall showed some decent athleticism there.
Rhall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhall trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away.
Smalls is looking to control Rhall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smalls avoid being mounted?#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhall trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away.
Rhall stalling.
Smalls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good exchange - Smalls coming out on top.#CL#
Rhall has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
#BC#
Rhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhall checks a low kick from Smalls.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhall checks a leg kick.
Rhall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhall checks a leg kick nicely.
Smalls lands with a straight right. Rhall didn't see that one coming.
Smalls dives in and grabs Rhall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhall pushes down on Smalls's head and hops out.
Rhall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smalls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhall tries to avoid it but Smalls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhall to the ground. Rhall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Rhall moves into the clinch.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smalls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rikki Rhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls.#BC#
Rhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Rhall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rhall manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB2#
Smalls is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rhall is tapping! Great win for Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Smalls!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 1
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Hope shoots for a takedown but Smalls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Smalls misses.#CL#
Hope rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hope is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smalls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Logan Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls.
Hope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smalls.
Smalls keeps control of Hope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls just leaning against Hope, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smalls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Smalls has hold of one of Hope's legs. Hope is fighting the takedown attempt but Smalls gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Hope is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smalls is trying to maintain the position but Hope is very close to passing his half guard.
Hope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smalls on the ground.
Hope trying to control the pace.
Smalls wants to improve his position but Hope is controlling well.
#T2#
Hope keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hope tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smalls controls his leg.
Smalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smalls throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Hope trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smalls tries to get to full guard but Hope has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Hope has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Hope content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hope can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Hope tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smalls smiles and moves away.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance.
Hope shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense. #T4##CL2#
Smalls has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smalls.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Hope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hope goes for a takedown attempt but Smalls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hope is defended easily by Smalls.
No luck for Hope with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Hope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Hope misses its target.
Smalls darts in looking for a takedown but Hope gets double underhooks and turns Smalls into the cage.
Hope throwing a counter right hand but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Smalls looks to land a body kick but Hope moved away.
Smalls lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson 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#
Smalls swinging wildly here.
Logan Hope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls lands with a straight right. Hope didn't see that one coming.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Hope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hope looks for a takedown but Smalls sprawls well.
Smalls scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Hope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hope as Smalls shoots in.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalls tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Smalls gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Smalls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smalls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smalls scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hope to see if he's OK.
Jackson Smalls has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Smalls is putting a hurting on Hope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smalls trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Hope is right now. #SU2#
Smalls decides to stand back up.
Smalls throws a head kick but Hope moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a double jab.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Hope shows good takedown defense.
Logan Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls.
Smalls pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hope back to the cage. Smalls follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Smalls throws a low kick but Hope moves out of range easily.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalls tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hope defends it well.
Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smalls but Smalls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hope gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smalls goes for a takedown attempt but Hope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown but Smalls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Smalls scores with a shot to the body.
Smalls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smalls counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smalls.
Hope throws a leg kick but Smalls moved away.
Smalls misses with a few strikes there.
Smalls jabs Hope to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Smalls shoots in and bounces Hope off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smalls.
Hope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hope tries for a takedown but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Smalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hope explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smalls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hope moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hope blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Hope tries to counter by clinching up but Smalls breaks away and moves out of range.
Hope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hope shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Smalls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smalls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hope rather than just go for the knockout.
Smalls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Smalls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hope's guard.
Smalls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smalls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smalls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hope's head.
Smalls wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Smalls pushing down on Hope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Hope is staying active underneath Smalls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smalls slips a nice elbow through Hope's hands, connecting with Hope's forehead.#SU2#
Smalls decides to return to a standing position.
Smalls throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely.
Hope has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hope.
Smalls throws a right hand that Hope ducks under and follows up with a left that Hope also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hope shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smalls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smalls is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smalls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smalls forces his way into half guard.
Smalls drops an elbow to the side of Hope's head. #SUB2#
Smalls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smalls content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU2#
Smalls gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hope has a takedown stuffed.
Smalls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smalls throws a body shot but no joy.
Hope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Smalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smalls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jackson Smalls!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jackson Smalls!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jackson Smalls!
Jackson Smalls wins by unanimous decision!
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