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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Mack.
Smith tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mack's guard.
Mack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Mack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Mack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Mack manages to get to full guard.
Mack tries to strike from the bottom.
Mack is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Mack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mack tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Mack wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mack has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith stops Mack from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is looking to advance position but Mack won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith prevents Mack from improving his position.#T3#
Mack is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Mack is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick there by Mack.
Smith tries to clinch up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mack defends it nicely.#TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mack!
Mack is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mack lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Mack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mack cracks the inside of Smith's front leg. #KD#
Mack moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smith goes down! Can Mack finish him!?#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
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!
Mack wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smith won't allow Mack to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Mack's legs - danger averted.
Smith pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mack has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Mack gets back to half guard.#T2#
Mack trying to control here.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mack is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith controlling the action here.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Mack tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Mack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith stops Mack from getting back to his feet.
Mack wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mack closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Mack connects with an inside leg kick.
Sebation Mack is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mack.
Mack thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mack sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mack trying to control but Smith postures up.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebation Mack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mack tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Mack, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Mack against the cage but Mack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Mack. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Mack tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Sebation Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Smith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mack.
Mack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mack - that will leave a mark!
#KD#
Mack lands a head kick that stumbles Smith and the fighters go to the mat.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kyle Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Mack from standing up.
Mack passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mack is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Mack trying to control the pace.
It looks like Mack is going to stand back up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Mack prevents Smith from improving his position.
Mack trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Mack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mack wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mack sprawls well. Mack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mack swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Kyle Smith's cut even more.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD#
A head kick lands from Mack that sends Smith to the canvas. Smith tries to scramble back to his feet but Mack brings him back down into side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Mack finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mack advances to mount.
Mack softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Smith is out cold! Mack jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebation Mack!
Sebation Mack spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcguire tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcguire is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcguire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Mcguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.#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.#ES#
Mcguire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcguire has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Mcguire wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Mcguire's legs. Mcguire is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mcguire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mcguire keeps moving.
Mcguire wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Mcguire has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Mcguire wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcguire there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcguire is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Mcguire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Mcguire is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcguire wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Smith keeps control of the position as Mcguire tries to break free.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mcguire staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith keeps control of the position as Mcguire tries to break free.
Mcguire trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith keeps control of the position as Mcguire tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Mcguire is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcguire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Mcguire's guard.
Mcguire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#REVR#
Kyle Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcguire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the action but Mcguire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Smith throws an elbow but Mcguire slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcguire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcguire tries to get out of the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Mcguire is working away.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcguire will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith trying to control the action but Mcguire is working from the bottom.
Mcguire is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mcguire keeping his opponent close.
Mcguire is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Mcguire is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Mcguire's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcguire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith gets control of Mcguire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcguire should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Smith has tightened it up now! Mcguire should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Smith!
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Event:
S.A.F.O FANS FIGHT
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Atkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damien Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atkins's guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Atkins working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Atkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T1#
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins is holding on to half guard well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Atkins's temple.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to advance position but Atkins won't allow it. #T2##SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Atkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to move into range but Atkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Smith prevents Atkins from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Atkins uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Atkins pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is pulling down on Atkins's head to control his posture.
Atkins throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkins's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB##SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Atkins lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Atkins clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Atkins kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Atkins as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atkins.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atkins tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Atkins can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Smith avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Atkins wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Atkins there!
Atkins is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Atkins tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. Atkins squirms to his side and now Smith has his back! #SUB2#
Atkins fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Atkins!
Atkins trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Atkins's body.
#T3#
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Atkins is trying to defend against the choke here but Smith has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Smith Tightens the hold and Atkins taps out furiously! Smith displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Smith!
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Event:
WCF9 Lotus Style vs Cruz 2
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurtev is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith 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.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith won't allow Kurtev to sweep him here.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurtev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtev looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kurtev wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtev is keeping the position for now.
Kurtev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Kurtev throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kurtev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Kurtev to get to half guard.
Kurtev working Smith over with strikes.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurtev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurtev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Kurtev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Kurtev landing a few strikes.
Kurtev scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smith is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kurtev can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev 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:
WCF7 Lotus Style Vs Cruz
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Lopez digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Lopez wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez controls the position.#T1#
Lopez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith can't escape the position.
Lopez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lopez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Lopez has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lopez 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.#T2#
Smith trying to control the action but Lopez just sinks the hooks in.
Lopez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
#SUB#
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lopez gets his way!
Smith trying to control the hands but Lopez won't let him. #SUB#
Lopez working for the choke. #T3#
Lopez tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Lopez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lopez trying to control momentarily.
Lopez biding his time, controlling Smith. #SUB#
Lopez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Smith escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T4##SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Smith dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Smith tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it. #KD#
Lopez lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Lopez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferdinand Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#T2##TD#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith tries to kick Lopez off but Lopez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferdinand Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Lopez controlling the position.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Smith stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lopez has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lopez tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lopez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith is putting a hurting on Lopez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lopez is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith prevents Lopez from escaping the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here.
Smith tries to get to his feet but Lopez is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Smith in his guard.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lopez tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Smith gets his hands free as Lopez looks to control.
Lopez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lopez is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Lopez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Smith throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Lopez!
Ferdinand Lopez 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:
WCF5 Carnera vs Maia
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Revarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Revarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Revarn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Revarn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Revarn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Revarn's hands, connecting with Revarn's forehead.#T1#
Smith is taking a breather. Revarn 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.
Revarn trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Revarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Revarn sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Revarn pushes Smith away with a front kick.#CL#
Revarn pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Revarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Revarn wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Revarn's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Revarn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Smith off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Smith!
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Event:
FC3 Night of champions
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Askren shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Smith leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Askren.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Askren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Askren shoots in.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Smith working away.
Smith trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Askren.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askren is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Askren wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Askren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #SUB2#
Askren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Askren stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Kyle Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Askren leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Askren and move into the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren avoids the head kick by Smith.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Smith feints and as Askren raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Askren's legs - danger averted.
Askren trying to control the position.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Askren looking to control.
#T2#
Askren throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Askren's legs - danger averted.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Askren wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Askren looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Askren pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jett Askren!
Jett Askren made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with the combination.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.#T1#
Smith get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Smith stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Jackson runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady Jackson!
An out of breath Brady Jackson 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:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Smith controlling the action here.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Jones doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith 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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Smith stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get! #CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones stalling the fight.
#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smith pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones .
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Jones is stalling here.
#T1#
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Jones 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Smith stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now. #T3#
Jones is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Jones . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Jones kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamond Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Jones 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Jones wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jones is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full 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 Diamond Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones 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.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!#SU#
Jones decides to stand back up. #T2##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Jones trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Smith!
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