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Event:
CMMA 41 Platt vs Gouveia
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Abreu or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Abreu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Abreu ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Abreu avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Abreu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Abreu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abreu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Abreu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Abreu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith is trying to stick to Abreu's back but Abreu is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abreu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Abreu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Abreu defends easily.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1#
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abreu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abreu advances position into side control!#SUB#
Abreu tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abreu's best efforts.#T2##SUB#
Abreu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Smith is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mika Abreu! |
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Event:
CMMA 31 Druggs vs Peieira
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Beer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Beer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beer 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 control.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beer.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Beer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beer won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T1#
Beer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beer is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Beer, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Beer against the cage but Beer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Beer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to break free but Beer pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beer as Smith tries to tie him up. #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 Beer uses from the top position. #T2#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beer lands a couple of digs.
Beer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Beer won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Beer 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.
Beer wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Beer defends it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Beer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Beer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #TD#
Beer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Beer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Beer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beer.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith has Beer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to stall but Beer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith avoiding damage as Beer throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beer throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Beer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Beer is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Beer working some strikes from top position.
Beer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beer chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith looking to control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beer.
Beer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Beer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Beer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Beer stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beer is controlling him.
Beer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Beer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Beer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Beer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beer works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Beer controlling from the top position.
Beer lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Beer 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 Beer has Smith in his guard.#REVB#
Beer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Beer wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Beer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beer wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Beer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Beer fails with the takedown.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Beer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beer wants to clinch.
Beer is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beer tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Beer backing up. Beer nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Beer gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Beer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beer prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Beer in his half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Beer has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beer's guard.#REVB#
Benson Beer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Beer wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beer's head.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beer is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Beer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beer wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Smith wants to stand but Beer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beer wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Benson Beer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beer keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beer leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#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.#CL#
Beer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Beer 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 trying to get back to his feet but Beer is in full control for now.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Beer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Smith.
Well Beer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Beer! |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koket misses with a body kick.
Koket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith tries for a takedown but Koket sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koket throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Koket lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Koket throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith tries to bum rush Koket with a series of wild strikes but Koket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Koket looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith checks a low kick from Koket.
Koket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koket throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Koket is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Koket's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koket does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koket is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to control but Koket is keeping him busy.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith throwing strikes here but Koket is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith wants to control the pace but Koket is squirming around nicely.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Koket is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Koket is in trouble!
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Koket has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Even with his hooks in, Smith manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Koket staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Smith misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Koket has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is not going to allow Koket to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Smith working for a choke but Koket is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koket lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koket throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koket throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Koket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Koket throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Koket pushes him away.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koket scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Koket misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#T1#
Smith blocks a head kick by Koket.
Kekot Koket is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koket.
Koket lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Koket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T2#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Koket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koket tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Koket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koket tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kekot Koket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Koket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Koket scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koket as he avoids it easily.
Kekot Koket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Smith.
Koket with the inside leg kick.
Koket buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Koket keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Koket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koket lands a front kick.
Koket lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Koket misses with a two punch combination.
Kekot Koket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koket misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koket wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Koket misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Koket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koket. That's going to slow Smith down.
Koket misses with the combination.
Koket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Koket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Koket pushes him away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koket.
Kekot Koket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koket throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Koket pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Koket feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kekot Koket dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Koket!
Smith dives in and grabs Koket's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koket pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Koket changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koket misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Koket connects with an inside leg kick.
Koket keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Koket.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Koket with a jab.
Koket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Koket.
Koket throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koket's waist but Koket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Koket drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Koket with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Koket.
Koket scoring well with a low kick there.
Koket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Kekot Koket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Smith.
Koket displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koket looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koket throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Koket swinging wildly here.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koket sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#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.
#T2#
Koket keeping control of the position.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Koket's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Koket. #SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Koket to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Koket shrugs it off.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Koket because Smith loaded up on that one.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koket is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith prevents Koket from getting the reversal.#T4#
Smith throwing strikes here but Koket is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koket taking shots to the head.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ryan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith cracks Koket with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koket is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Koket is in trouble!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith wants to control the pace but Koket is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kekot Koket showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koket 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kekot Koket! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 37
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Winkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winkle. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Winkle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Winkle controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winkle is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Winkle frees his head nicely. Oh but Smith has switched to an armbar! Winkle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Smith!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 33
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Davies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Davies throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Davies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith moves out of range as Davies throws a body kick.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Davies moves out of range easily.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davies lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Davies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davies with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Davies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Davies's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davies slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Davies is quick to defend against it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Davies circles away and keeps his distance.
Davies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davies wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
#T2#
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davies finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Davies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davies scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Davies scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Davies as Smith shoots in.
Aaron Davies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Davies tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davies throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
Davies lands with a right hand.
Davies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick from Smith lands but Davies takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Davies.
Davies scores with a body shot.
Davies throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Davies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Davies throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Davies only half commits.
Aaron Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Davies.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Davies scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Davies as Smith shoots in.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Davies's torso.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davies.
Smith tries to clinch but Davies moves out of range.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Davies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Davies misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Davies manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Davies jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Ryan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davies is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Davies misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davies unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Davies tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Davies lands the left hand.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davies.
Davies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Davies scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Davies finds it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Davies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davies!
Davies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Davies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davies.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davies has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davies misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Davies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Davies. Those never looked like landing.
Davies lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Davies.
Davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davies is working the combinations to good effect here.
Davies tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Davies misses with a double jab.
Davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith goes for a double leg but Davies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davies continues to drive forward.
Davies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davies sprawls well. Davies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davies displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Davies is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Davies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davies misses with a double jab
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davies throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davies looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Davies 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davies misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davies's waist but Davies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Davies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Davies throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Davies throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davies content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Davies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davies is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to control the position but Davies says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Davies seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Davies drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Davies is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith has hold of Davies's hands but Davies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davies content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Davies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nice strikes from Davies there.
Nice strikes from Davies there.
Smith is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Aaron Davies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davies lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Davies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Davies.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
A nice combination there by Davies.
Davies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings for the body but Davies moves out of range.
Davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Davies!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Appley shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Appley is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith tries to stand but Appley is controlling from the bottom.
Appley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Appley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Appley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Appley lands with a punch from half guard.
Appley is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Appley 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Appley lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Appley prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Appley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Appley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Appley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Appley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Appley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Appley lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Appley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith pushes Appley off looking to stand but Appley dives back in and keeps control.
Appley stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Appley there. #SUB#
Appley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Appley has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Appley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Appley!
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