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Event:
AFC 8: Bone vs Regulator
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
O Doherty lands a jab to the nose.
O Doherty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but Smart avoids it with no problem.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Doherty counters with a good, hard body kick but Smart shrugs it off.
O Doherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Doherty staying out of range there.
O Doherty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Doherty tests Smart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Doherty cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Smart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
O Doherty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
O Doherty lands an elbow that stopped Smart in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#Smart is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Edward Smart has been cut.
O Doherty lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Smart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Doherty lands with a left to the head.
O Doherty lands a big right hand that drops Smart! The killer instinct kicks in and O Doherty finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by O Doherty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal O Doherty!
Cathal O Doherty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Smart closes the distance and clinches.
Smart leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahrez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smart smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Smart gets caught napping as Mahrez dives in and scores a takedown. Smart manages to retain guard.
Smart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.#SUB2#
Mahrez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahrez has Smart in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smart slips nicely into half guard.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smart is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahrez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart is looking to advance position but Mahrez won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mahrez actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smart slows the pace down in half guard.
Smart is keen to just control but Mahrez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Smart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahrez defends it well. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mahrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Smart pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is having none of it. #SUB#
Smart looking to secure an arm triangle but Mahrez defends it well.
Mahrez working to try and regain half guard.
Mahrez is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahrez regains half guard.#SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Smart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mahrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smart passes into side control.
Mahrez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions off his back.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Mahrez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrez is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold.
Edward Smart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Smart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahrez! #SUB#
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mahrez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smart is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahrez is defending well. #SUB#
Smart is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahrez is defending well.
Mahrez is trying to work for a sweep but Smart has mounted him!#T2#
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahrez is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Mahrez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smart wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smart tries to control but Mahrez wriggling away.
Mahrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smart is looking to work his way around to Mahrez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart mounts Mahrez! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Smart controlling the pace for now.
Smart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mahrez to take his back!
Mahrez wants to escape the position.
Mahrez breaks Smart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Mahrez has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mahrez's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Smart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #T4#
Smart looking to sit in guard and control but Mahrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?
Mahrez wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Mahrez is proving a slippery customer.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Smart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrez wants to pass the guard but Smart is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other 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##CL#
Smart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrez backwards.
Mahrez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahrez tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Mahrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smart holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahrez's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahrez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smart with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smart obliges.
Smart leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smart.
Smart has Mahrez pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Mahrez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smart after a bit of a struggle.
Edward Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Mahrez looking for a takedown.
Mahrez can't get the takedown.
Smart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smart landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Smart has picked Mahrez up - he's going for a ride! Smart dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahrez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smart has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Smart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mahrez is now in Smart's guard. A big mistake from Smart there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Smart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrez defends it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mahrez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smart! #REVR#
Mahrez tries to improve position but can't.
Mahrez regains half guard.#SUB#
Mahrez is defending against the submission attempts here by Smart.
#SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart is keen to just control but Mahrez is a slippery customer.
Edward Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahrez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrez is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahrez sees it coming and defends easily.
Smart is pressing down on Mahrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahrez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mahrez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mahrez manages to get to full guard.
Magby Mahrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahrez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahrez is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smart 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smart!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edward Smart thanked Coconut Supplement Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSSD 64:Debonaire/Montgomery 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smart won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet.
Smart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Smart wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving. #T1#
Ostrowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostrowski throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Smart forces Ostrowski back against the cage and clinches.
Ostrowski tries to land a knee to the head but Smart blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Smart wants the takedown. Ostrowski is fighting it off but Smart persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ostrowski's guard against the cage.
Ostrowski wants to stand and escape but Smart is having none of it.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smart trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Smart wants to pass the guard but Ostrowski is keeping the position.
Smart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ostrowski's guard.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Smart is controlling him well. #SUB#
Smart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ostrowski is in trouble now - Smart has advanced to mount!
Ostrowski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Smart moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ostrowski has worked his arm free - good work by Ostrowski!
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smart swings around for an armbar but Ostrowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smart's guard.#SU2#
Smart is working an open guard so Ostrowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the side of Smart's head but Smart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Ostrowski. Those never looked like landing.
Ostrowski tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Smart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smart is pushing down on Ostrowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ostrowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Smart has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Smart passes to side control. #SUB#
Smart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smart is looking to take a break and control but Ostrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smart has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Smart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smart tries to clinch up
and Ostrowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt - Ostrowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Smart clinches.
Ostrowski pushes Smart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart wants to take the fight to the mat but Ostrowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ostrowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smart up against the cage.#TD#
Smart has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ostrowski regains guard immediately.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Ostrowski is keeping the position.#T1#
Smart prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski wants to get back to his feet but Smart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smart trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ostrowski pinned against the cage. Ostrowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Smart tries to clinch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
It seemed like Ostrowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smart pushes Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Smart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ostrowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostrowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ostrowski is defending well.
Ostrowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smart up against the cage.
Ostrowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ostrowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Ostrowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Ostrowski scores with a shot to the side of Smart's head.
Smart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ostrowski has Smart pushed against the cage.
A short left from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski presses Smart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ostrowski slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Ostrowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the head.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
Smart shoots and misses
and Ostrowski counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Smart is rocked!
Smart tries to clinch but Ostrowski moves away
and Ostrowski counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Agnieszka Ostrowski! |
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Event:
SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Smart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smart content to control rather than advance.
Dragonov wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Dragonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragonov tries to get out of the position.
Smart trying to control the action but Dragonov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smart is trying for a kimura here. Dragonov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart gave a mention to Coconut Supplement Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Smart drives through and clinches with Bentham against the cage.
Smart taking a breather.
A short right from Bentham on the inside.
Bentham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart goes for a takedown attempt but Bentham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Smart clinches.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Smart wants a takedown.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
Smart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bentham is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bentham takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentham looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smart. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bentham as Smart tries to tie him up.
Bentham missing with knees to the body.
Bentham looking to throw knees to the head but Smart is blocking nicely.
Bentham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bentham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Bentham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bentham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bentham lands a knee to the body.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bentham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smart's face.
Bentham lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Smart has hold of one of Bentham's legs. Bentham is fighting the takedown attempt but Smart gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Smart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bentham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smart, into his guard. #REVB#
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Smart working for a triangle but Bentham defends it easily.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart trying to keep a closed guard but Bentham is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Bentham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Smart.
Smart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bentham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Bentham connects with a jab.
Smart wants to clinch up but Bentham keeps it at a distance.
Bentham takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bentham, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Bentham misses.
Bentham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smart.
Smart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Smart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bentham tries to land a front kick but Smart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Smart is rocked!
Bentham drops Smart with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smart! Bentham dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Bentham!
Jeremy Bentham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Smart!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Smart drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Smart
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smart seems to be looking for submissions.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Smart moves into full mount! Cartwright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (5) Smart#SUB2#
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cartwright manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cartwright is trying to control Smart's posture but Smart avoids it.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Smart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smart defends well.
Smart advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (0) vs (8) Smart
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #T3#
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright is not content to let Smart control the position.
Cartwright is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Smart is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
#SUB2#
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Cartwright is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Smart is thwarting Cartwright's attempts to control the position.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Cartwright defends it. #SUB2#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smart has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.#T5#
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Smart in close.
#SUB#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Smart defends easily.
#T6#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cartwright is tightening it up a little... Smart has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smart reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smart taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clin Cartwright! |
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Event:
SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smart fails with the takedown.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
Frost moves forwards but Smart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Smart shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smart tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Frost keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smart.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Smart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart takes one on the button.
Smart scores with a head kick.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Smart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Smart seems unphased.
#ROC#Smart is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Edward Smart has been cut.
Smart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Smart is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Smart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smart throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smart is holding his hands too far apart here. Frost throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Smart is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Frost!
John Frost retains his featherweight title!
A victorious John Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edward Smart spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, crap!!!!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
ST has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by ST.
ST is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that ST has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
ST tries to score a body lock takedown but Smart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
ST wants the takedown. Smart is fighting it off but ST persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smart's guard against the cage.
ST postures up.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smart looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smart is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ST is keeping the position for now.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. ST uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by ST!#REVB#
Smart is controlling ST's posture.
ST is looking to advance position but Smart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1##SUB#
Smart working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. ST turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smart off and cradles ST's limp body as Smart celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSSD 36: Cartwright/Smart
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Smart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright scores with a jab. Smart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Smart misses
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smart avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Smart throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smart misses with a head kick.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Smart's belly button to the back.#T1#
Cartwright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smart is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Cartwright lands a right hook to the body.
Smart misses with a low kick as Cartwright jumps back.
Cartwright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smart.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Smart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartwright pinned against the cage. Cartwright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cartwright lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Smart does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smart throws a hook but Cartwright avoids it easily.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Smart throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright is looking to wear down Smart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smart. That's going to slow Cartwright down. #TD#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cartwright wants to pass to mount but Smart is defending the position.
Smart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart forces his way into half guard.
Smart throws a strike but Cartwright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smart trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Smart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cartwright avoids a kick to the body.
Smart looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright throws out a loose jab but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart thinks about the counter body kick.
Smart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smart or perhaps it was just good defense by Cartwright, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Edward Smart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright cracks Smart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smart misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smart is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Smart circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Smart throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Smart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Smart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smart.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Cartwright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cartwright blocks a low kick nicely.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smart.
Smart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smart throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Smart, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Smart against the cage but Smart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Smart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cartwright checks a leg kick.
Smart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Smart misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Smart.
Smart lands a front kick.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright checks a low kick from Smart.
A clash of legs there as Cartwright blocks the low kick.
Smart throws a push kick but Cartwright slaps the foot to one side.
Cartwright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Smart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Smart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Smart takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Smart misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Smart throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Cartwright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smart.
Smart throws a head kick that misses.
Smart throws a leg kick
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smart looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Smart with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Smart throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Smart.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart misses with a head kick.
Smart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
Smart throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Smart looks to throw a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Smart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2##TD2#
Smart scores with a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
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!
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright is controlling Smart's posture.
Smart wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Smart showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smart controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Smart is rocked!
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Smart covers up, he's hurt! Cartwright keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cartwright and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cartwright can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Catchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 31: Smart/Frost
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Frost gets a clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Smart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edward Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smart breaks the clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up but Smart circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Smart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smart lands in his opponent's guard.
Smart is in close to Frost's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smart looking to pass the guard.
Smart passes into half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Frost defends it.
Smart missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Smart passes to full mount!
Smart controlling from the full mount.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Frost blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Frost defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smart.
Smart working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Smart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Smart is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frost has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frost!
Smart seems keen to control Frost's posture.#SUB#
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart has Frost pulled in close to control his posture.
Smart trying to control the position.
#T3#
Smart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frost manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Frost keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Smart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost can't keep his opponent in guard - Smart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frost is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smart in particular looking to stall.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Smart sits in half guard.
Smart works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smart has hold of Frost's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Frost tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smart cranks the arm and Frost screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Frost, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Smart!
Edward Smart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSSD 27: Neer vs Khalidovic
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
McKenna blocks the body kick.
Smart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
And Smart counters with a quick kick to the body but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
Smart motions for McKenna to come forward. Smart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smart lands with a kick to the temple. McKenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Donte McKenna has been cut.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and McKenna counters with a takedown into side control.
Smart can't do much from the bottom here.
Smart regains half guard.
Smart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McKenna is looking to pass into half guard but Smart pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smart is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKenna's head.
Smart wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Smart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
McKenna trying to control the position.
Smart advances position into side control!
Smart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smart advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McKenna is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smart with the ground and pound from mount.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKenna tries to lock up and control but Smart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
McKenna tries to improve his position but Smart has taken his back! Smart has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McKenna tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smart pushes McKenna away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edward Smart!
After the big win, Edward Smart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
Ronan Vella really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Edward Smart was cancelled. |
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Event:
SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smart.
Elliot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edward Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elliot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elliot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smart motions for Elliot to come forward. Smart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elliot lands with an uppercut that bounces Smart off the cage and back into range.
Smart throws a leg kick but Elliot checks it.
Elliot throws a head kick that half lands.
Smart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Elliot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Smart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1##SUB2#
Smart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elliot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elliot won't allow Smart to sweep him here.
Elliot trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Elliot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elliot won't allow Smart to sweep him here. #T2#
Smart is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elliot controls the pace.
Smart is pulling down on Elliot's head to control his posture.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elliot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Elliot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Smart controlling from the top position.
Elliot can't keep his opponent in guard - Smart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elliot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Smart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elliot tries to roll over but Smart keeps him under control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smart seems to be working for a kimura but Elliot defends the submission attempt.
Smart thows a huge punch but Elliot dodges it nicely.
Elliot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Smart there.
Elliot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elliot defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elliot is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smart is looking to land body kicks.
Smart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elliot is looking to counter punch.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Elliot moves out of range easily.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
As Smart tries to get set, Elliot tries to push him back and clinch up but Smart manages to avoid the attempt.
Elliot misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elliot checks a leg kick.
Elliot is looking for a counter combo.
Smart throws a leg kick but Elliot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elliot appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Smart with a nice calf kick.
Smart tries to work over Elliot's front leg with a kick but Elliot checks it.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elliot.
Elliot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smart misses with an uppercut. Elliot saw that one coming.
Elliot avoids the head kick by Smart.
Elliot throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elliot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Smart delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Smart throws a head kick that Elliot semi-blocks.
Elliot misses with the combination.
Elliot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliot throws a right hand that Smart ducks under and follows up with a left that Smart also avoids with ease.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Elliot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A low kick from Smart misses
and Elliot counters with a nice uppercut.
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Smart darts in looking for a takedown but Elliot gets double underhooks and turns Smart into the cage.
TS Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smart.
Smart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elliot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edward Smart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elliot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliot.
Smart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smart fails with the takedown
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elliot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliot swivels and escapes.
Elliot throws a big counter combination but Smart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Smart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elliot.
Elliot tries to clinch up but Smart circles away and keeps his distance.
Elliot leaves Smart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smart throws a body punch but Elliot moves out of range.
Smart is looking to land body kicks.
As Smart looks to move away, Elliot throws a big counter combo but Smart just gets out of the way.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Elliot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Elliot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TS Elliot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elliot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smart thows a body kick. Elliot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elliot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elliot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elliot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
TS Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Smart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smart tries a low kick but Elliot avoids it.
Elliot throwing a counter right hand but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elliot is fending him off so far but Smart persists. Nope, Elliot circles away and we're back to standing.
Elliot checks a low kick from Smart.
Elliot moves out of range as Smart throws a body kick.
Smart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elliot.
Elliot blocks a jab.
It looked like Elliot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smart thuds his shin into the meat of Elliot's side.#TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Elliot's half guard.
Elliot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smart on the ground.
Elliot is looking to control Smart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elliot avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Smart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elliot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Elliot defends it.
Smart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Smart there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smart avoids the attempt from Elliot to control.
Smart punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elliot is looking to get to half guard.
Smart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elliot is looking to escape.
Elliot wants to control but Smart is having none of it.
Elliot is trying desperately to improve position.
Elliot wants to control but Smart is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smart jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elliot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smart!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Smart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 17: Nwaoge vs Vurris 4
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smart pinned against the cage. Smart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart keeps Hatham at a distance using the push kick.
Smart works Hatham's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart swings for the body but Hatham moves out of range.
Hatham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hatham shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but Hatham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart 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 Jones Hatham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Hatham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hatham attempts a counter takedown but Smart avoids it well and moves away.
Smart gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hatham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hatham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Hatham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smart keeping hold of Hatham's head, controlling as best he can.
Hatham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hatham prevents Smart from improving his position.
Hatham trying to control from half guard but Smart is working away. #T2#
Smart is trying is best to control the position here.
Hatham trying to control the action but Smart is working from the bottom.
Hatham is breathing heavily.
Smart keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart trying to control the position here.
Hatham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hatham trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatham's guard. #REVB#
Hatham keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smart advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hatham tries to get to full guard but Smart has control of the leg.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Hatham is defending the position. #T4#
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smart trying to mount his opponent but Hatham defends it.
Smart controlling the action here.
Smart passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart with good strikes from the mount here!
Smart dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smart misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Smart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatham was covering up waiting for the punch and Smart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hatham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hatham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smart controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart wants to pass the guard but Hatham is keeping the position.
Smart controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Smart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smart advances position into side control!
Hatham is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smart is working Hatham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hatham is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Smart is trying to get an arm triangle but Hatham is defending well. #T2#
Hatham is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Smart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Smart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smart controlling the position from side mount.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatham keeps working. #T3#
Hatham can't do much from the bottom here.
Hatham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smart is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hatham wants to control but Smart is having none of it.
Smart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hatham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hatham is looking to escape.
Smart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB2#
Smart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hatham to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hatham shrugs it off.
Smart punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Hatham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smart avoids the attempt from Hatham to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smart wants to land a leg kick but Hatham is out of range.
Smart swinging wildly here.
Hatham attempts a counter takedown but Smart avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smart working away.
Smart scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatham is looking to reverse the position.
Edward Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smart advances to mount.
Smart unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart content just to control the position here. #T1#
Hatham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smart wants to pass to mount but Hatham is defending the position.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Smart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hatham could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smart has cracked it and Hatham is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Smart!
A victorious Edward Smart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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