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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Smith (ranked 23911 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanryu Aguilio (ranked 4838 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sanryu Aguilio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilio has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Aguilio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smith frees his head nicely. Oh but Aguilio has switched to an armbar! Smith is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sanryu Aguilio! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Smith (ranked 23914 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhh Fggh (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jhh Fggh!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Fggh in a clinch.
Fggh gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fggh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fggh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Fggh is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fggh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fggh controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fggh dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Fggh
Fggh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fggh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fggh has Smith in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Fggh
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fggh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fggh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Fggh
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fggh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fggh wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Fggh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (4) Fggh
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fggh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith won't allow Fggh to sweep him here.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fggh keeps moving.
Fggh wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (4) Fggh
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fggh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fggh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fggh is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control for a moment but Fggh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fggh's thigh. Fggh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fggh wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Fggh is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fggh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fggh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fggh! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (7) vs (8) Fggh
Fggh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fggh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fggh tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Fggh off him but Fggh keeps the position.
Smith is trying to control Fggh's posture but Fggh avoids it.
Fggh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to bench press Fggh off him but Fggh keeps the position.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fggh's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Fggh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fggh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Fggh eventually gives up the hold.
Fggh is working for a submission of some sort.
Fggh looks winded!
Fggh is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Fggh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Fggh eventually gives up the hold.
Fggh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith trying to control here.
Fggh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fggh seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fggh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fggh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (11) vs (8) Fggh
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fggh for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fggh tries to break free.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Fggh is staying busy.
Good control from Smith.
Smith looking to break Fggh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fggh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fggh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith avoiding Fggh 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith working for a choke but Fggh is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
John Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Skyler lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
A left and a right from Skyler both land. Nice combination.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skyler throws out the jab.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Skyler breaks away and moves out of range.
Skyler falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Skyler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Smith has an Americana. Skyler didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smith is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smith hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Smith!
An out of breath John Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Turban.#CL#
Smith rushes Turban and presses him up against the cage.
Turban is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Turban fails to land.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turban gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turban scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #TD#
Smith gets control of Turban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turban gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turban trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Turban wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Turban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Turban is defending well.
Turban has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith prevents Turban from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy. #T2#
Smith gets to mount! Turban was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turban squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith punching from mount but Turban doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turban really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turban is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Turban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Turban is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turban taking shots to the head. #T3#
Turban can't escape the position.
Turban is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turban is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Turban is trying to stand but he's just given Smith his back.
Turban can't escape the position.
Turban is trying to stand back up.
Turban tries to escape the position.
Turban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Turban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Turban trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Turban prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #ES2#
Turban is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Smith off. It looks like it's working - Smith slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Turban displaying calm under pressure there.
Turban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turban throws a good cross that connects.
Turban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turban blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turban thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turban avoids the body shot from Smith.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Turban had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to move into range but Turban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a combination
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Turban jabs at Smith's body.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turban lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turban is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Turban scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Turban.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban scores with a hook to the body.
Turban misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turban walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Turban moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Turban cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Turban jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Turban drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turban is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turban down to the mat. Turban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Turban jabs at Smith's body.
Turban scores with a body shot.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Smith has Turban up against the cage in a clinch.
Turban gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Turban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turban lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turban.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
#T2##CL#
Smith has Turban up against the cage in a clinch.
Turban is working Smith over against the cage.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt.
Turban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turban lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents Turban from breaking the clinch.
Turban tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Turban is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Turban lands with a short shot to the head.
Efraim Turban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Turban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turban.
Turban taking a breather.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turban misses with a body punch.
Turban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Turban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith prevents a body shot from Turban.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turban tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Turban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turban misses with some punches.
Turban throws a head punch that misses.
Smith taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turban takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turban misses with the head strike.
Turban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turban 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharp avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharp pinned against the cage. Sharp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sterling Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Sharp leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Sharp slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Sharp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Sharp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Sharp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith with a poor takedown #TD#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that. #SU#
Sharp stands up.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sharp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A left lands for Sharp.
Smith tries for a takedown but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Sharp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sharp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sharp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Sharp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sharp scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Smith looking to control.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Sharp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Sharp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sharp.
Sharp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#TD#
Sharp decides to pull guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sterling Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith controlling the position.#T1#
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharp connects with a couple of short punches.
Sharp with a nice head shot there.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Sharp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sharp is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Sharp lands a couple of digs.#T2##ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sharp gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp. #T3#
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Sharp has managed to clinch.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Sharp is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharp persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Sharp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Sharp dominated that second round.
That's time! Sharp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharp defends it nicely.
Sharp tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Sharp instigates a clinch.
Sharp is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharp wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sharp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sharp striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems. #T1#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Sharp to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sharp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Sharp.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sharp has passed into side control.
Sharp throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith looks to move to half guard but instead Sharp has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Smith tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sharp prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Sharp cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sharp has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterling Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Sharp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Mcintosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcintosh counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith wants to clinch.
Mcintosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Mcintosh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Mcintosh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcintosh to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcintosh holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcintosh keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Mcintosh has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mcintosh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mcintosh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcintosh manages to pass to side control. #T3##SU#
Mcintosh stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcintosh's guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Mcintosh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith throws a strike but Mcintosh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcintosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcintosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Mcintosh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mcintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Giuseppe Mcintosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith thumps Mcintosh with a low kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcintosh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mcintosh works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mcintosh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcintosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Mcintosh is working from the bottom.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcintosh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcintosh is defending well. #SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Mcintosh is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Mcintosh's guard.#T2#
Mcintosh trying to control the position here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Mcintosh blocks nicely.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcintosh works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcintosh, up you get! #T3##CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Mcintosh tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcintosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcintosh.
Mcintosh really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Mcintosh tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Mcintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcintosh is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Mcintosh is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Mcintosh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith winds up and cracks Mcintosh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Smith is looking to advance position but Mcintosh won't allow it.
Mcintosh is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Mcintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mcintosh is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcintosh keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mcintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Mcintosh pushes him off.
Mcintosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Mcintosh rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mcintosh has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Mcintosh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Smith kicks off Mcintosh and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcintosh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Mcintosh's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Mcintosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith preventing the sweep.
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Mcintosh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith wants to stand but Mcintosh is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Mcintosh is working away. #T2#
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcintosh wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#T3#
Smith prevents Mcintosh from improving his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
As Mcintosh backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Mcintosh manages to avoid it all.
Mcintosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but Mcintosh avoids it.
Mcintosh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Mcintosh backpedaling.
#TD2#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mcintosh pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mcintosh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcintosh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcintosh keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcintosh managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
After winning the bout, John Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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