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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexandre tries to clinch but Smash is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandre is pushing Smash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandre throws a head punch that misses.
Smash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexandre is pressed up against the cage. Smash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexandre down to the mat. Alexandre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexandre leaves Smash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash loads up on a big right hand but Alexandre slips the punch.#CL2#
Alexandre moves into the clinch.
Alexandre blocks a body shot from Smash.
Smash blocking some punches.
#T1#
Alexandre lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alexandre. #CUT2#It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.
Smash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandre walks away with a smile on his face. Smash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Smash fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexandre to the ground. Smash is now in Alexandre's guard.
Alexandre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smash is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alexandre tries to work over Smash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smash can't break the clinch.
Smash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Alexandre gets through Smash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandre.
Alexandre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexandre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandre.
Smash looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandre throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandre throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandre misses with the head strike.
Smash takes a shot to the head.
Smash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandre misses with a punch on the inside.
Smash wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandre.
Smash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash drops back down to his feet.
Alexandre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Smash is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandre throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandre lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash.
Smash is trying to pull guard but Alexandre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexandre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandre swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Alexandre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandre prevents it.
Alexandre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smash fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Alexandre looking to throw knees to the head but Smash is blocking nicely.
Alexandre stops a takedown attempt from Smash.
Alexandre swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandre misses with some punches.
Alexandre swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash has Alexandre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash is trying to pull guard but Alexandre has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandre lands with a left to the head.
Alexandre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Alexandre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smity Smash's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Smash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexandre's guard.
Smash throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smash won't allow Alexandre to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash works over Alexandre with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Alexandre wants to get back to his feet but Smash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexandre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexandre being controlled here, momentarily.
Smash has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Alexandre has Smash up against the cage in a clinch.
Smash fails to pull guard.
Alexandre lands with a light punch inside.
Smash looking for a takedown. #T2#
Smash looking to stall.
Alexandre misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandre misses with some punches.
Smash is trying to push Alexandre away but Alexandre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash is trying to pull guard but Alexandre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash avoids a wild elbow strike from Alexandre.
Alexandre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandre fails to land.
Alexandre lands a right hand.
Smash wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandre won't allow it.
#T3#
Alexandre stalling.
Smash letting Alexandre take a breather here.
Alexandre continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandre walks away with a smile on his face. Smash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dante Alexandre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smash gets tackled into the cage by Alexandre. Alexandre maintains the clinch.
Smash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexandre stalls.
Smash is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexandre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexandre scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Alexandre misses with a punch to the body.
Smash is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandre smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Alexandre clinches.
Smash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexandre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexandre is leaning against Smash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smash dodges an elbow strike from Alexandre.
Dante Alexandre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexandre throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandre has a couple of punches blocked by Smash.
Smash jumps guard but Alexandre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Alexandre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smity Smash's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL2#
Alexandre pushes Smash up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandre misses with some punches.
Alexandre gets underhooks to prevent Smash's takedown attempt.
Alexandre misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexandre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandre fails to land.
Smash is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandre gets an underhook and turns Smash into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandre throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alexandre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alexandre misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Smash blocking some punches.
Alexandre swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandre fails to land.
Smash is working for takedown but Alexandre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Alexandre.
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash blocks an uppercut.
Alexandre lands a nice elbow.
Alexandre lands a right hand.
Alexandre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandre. #T2#
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre won't allow it.
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandre misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre holds him up against the cage and eventually Smash drops back down to his feet.
Alexandre lands a right hand.
Alexandre lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smash avoids it.
A short right from Alexandre on the inside.
Smash tries to pull guard but Alexandre won't allow it.
Smash prevents a body shot from Alexandre.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
Smash blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Alexandre prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smity Smash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandre keeps control of Smash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandre lands an uppercut.
Alexandre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smash drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexandre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smash looking to slow down the pace here.
Smash misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Smash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexandre is defending well.
Smash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandre walks away with a smile on his face. Smash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alexandre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandre is pushing Smash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alexandre leaning against his opponent.
Smash stalling in the clinch but Alexandre improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandre controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandre working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Alexandre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandre 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Alexandre! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Nekongo scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Nekongo. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Smash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nekongo's half guard.
Smash trying to control the pace.
Smash is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smash dominating with strikes here.
Smash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nekongo working to try and regain half guard.
Smash content just to control the position here. #T1#
Smash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smash has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nekongo's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Smash working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Nekongo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smash! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Smity Smash! |
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Event:
SSD 13:
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Gayweather misses the shot to the body.
Gayweather cracks Smash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gayweather walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gayweather throws a sloppy head kick and Smash moves out of range easily.
Smash tries to counter with a takedown but Gayweather is quick to defend against it.
Gayweather throws a lazy right hand but Smash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Smash is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gayweather clinches.
Gayweather working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash has Gayweather pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayweather manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Gayweather.
Smash trying to control the position but instead, Gayweather has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smash into the cage.#BC2#
Gayweather breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Smash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gayweather swivels and escapes.
Smash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gayweather.
Smash blocks the body kick.
Smash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gayweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Gayweather counters with a crisp one two that drops Smash! Gayweather thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smash to his feet! Smash is in big trouble!
Gayweather misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Gayweather moves into range and clinches up with Smash.
Smash looking to stall.
Gayweather lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gayweather lands a left hand.
Gayweather is pressed up against the cage. Smash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gayweather down to the mat. Gayweather avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gayweather connects with a body shot that sends Smash's belly button to the back.
Smash is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Gayweather.#T2#
BOOM! Gayweather lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smash. Smash tries to recover but Gayweather is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather! |
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Event:
SSD 11: Jackson vs Haviid
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
Randriamaholison scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.
Randriamaholison controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Boniface Randriamaholison! |
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Event:
SSD 9
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Head is not content to let Smash control the position.
Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smash's back!
Head biding his time, controlling Smash.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Head is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Head has the hooks in. Smash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash tries to break free.
Smash is working hard here to advance position.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control. #T2#
Head is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Smash's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smash is trying to break free.
Smash is keeping busy.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Head has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smash's body.
Head is hanging on to Smash's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Head trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smash doesn't escape.
Head missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Head trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Head slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smash is trying to break free.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control. #T4#
Smash can't escape the position.
Smash is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Head.
Head throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Head might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smash wants to control his opponent's hands but Head gets his hands free.
Head tries to keep control of the position but Smash is staying busy.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Head throwing sloppy strikes. #T5#
Head avoiding Smash 's attempts to control his hands.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Head's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Head controls the action.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control.
Smash wants to escape the position.
Head avoiding Smash 's attempts to control his hands.
Smash is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Head tries to keep control of the position but Smash is staying busy.
Head not allowing Smash to control his hands.
Smash is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Head.
Head has the hooks in. Smash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.
Smash is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Head has good solid back control here.
Head misses with an elbow to the head. #T7#
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Head controlling the position well here. Smash rolled but Head kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Head trying to control.
Head is riding his opponent, not letting Smash buck him off.
Smash trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Head on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smash is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head is riding his opponent, not letting Smash buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smash covering up well under a series of strikes from Head.
Smash covering up well and avoiding damage.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Smash manages to turn into his guard.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smash wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Smash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Smash is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Head lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Head is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smash trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head won't allow Smash to sweep him here.
Head wants to pass the guard but Smash is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Smash has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Head gets tackled into the cage by Smash. Smash maintains the clinch.
Smash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Head has clasped his hands together around Smash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash wants to control but Head postures up.
Head is staying tight to Smash's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smash is not content to let Head control the position. #T1#
Smash tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.#SUB2#
Head tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richard Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Smash is trying to control Head's posture but Head avoids it.
Smash is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Head tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smash is looking for a sweep.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping him busy.
Smash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Head is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smash is not content to let Head control the position. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Head wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smash dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash up against the cage.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Head walks away with a smile on his face. Smash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smity Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head slips under a jab from Smash.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smash.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash throws out the jab. #TD#
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smash off and has taken his back!
Smash is in bad spot here.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Head missing with punches from the back. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Head looking to break Smash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Head will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smash wants to escape the position.
Head has good solid back control here.
Head is hanging on to Smash's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB2#
Head working for a choke but Smash is defending well.
Smash tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
Head controlling the position well here. Smash rolled but Head kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Head is not going to allow Smash to sit and survive in this position.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.#T7#
Smash tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
Head throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Smash is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Head has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Head throwing sloppy strikes.
Smash rolls, trying to escape but Head keeps control of the position.
Smash trying to control the action but Head just sinks the hooks in.
Head thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T8#
Head keeps control of the position as Smash tries to break free.
Smity Smash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Head keeps control of the position as Smash tries to break free.
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash trying to control the hands but Head won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Smash tries to escape the position.
Head wants to control the position but Smash frees himself and scrambles - Head manages to regain control in side control.
Head laying and praying for a moment but Smash takes advantage and regains half guard.
Head is trying to control. Smash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Head wants to pass the guard but Smash is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash tries to roll over but Head keeps him under control.
Smash landing a few short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Head has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Richard Head!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Richard Head!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Richard Head!
Richard Head wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Richard Head, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSD 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Smash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smash staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smash instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iverson lands with a left to the head.
Smash taking a breather.
Smash tries to pull guard but Iverson won't allow it.
#BC#
Iverson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iverson misses with a looping left.
Smash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smash tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smash takes a step back to recover.
Smash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iverson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chevy Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson scores with a hook to the body. Smash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iverson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.#T1#
Iverson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smash's sensitive parts.
Iverson scores with a leg kick.
Iverson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iverson!
Iverson is looking to slow Smash down with leg kicks.
Smash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iverson misses the shot to the body.
Smash looks to clinch
and Iverson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chevy Iverson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Iverson misses its intended target.
Smash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Smash.
Smash shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Iverson tenderised Smash's leg. Smash is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Iverson tenderised Smash's leg. Smash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Good leg kick by Iverson.
Iverson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iverson feints and then cracks Smash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smash down.
Smash shoots for a double leg takedown but Iverson sprawls well. He's pushed Smash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chevy Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smity Smash.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smash manages to avoid it.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Iverson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Smash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iverson trying to control from the bottom.
Smash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iverson defending well though. #SUB#
Iverson actively working from the bottom here.
Smash is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Iverson is looking for a sweep. Smash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smash is thwarting Iverson's attempts to control the position.
Smash should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Iverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smash trying to mount his opponent but Iverson defends it.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Iverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iverson keeping full guard, as Smash tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
Iverson has his foot on Smash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smash works his way back into a safe position though.
Smash trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Iverson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iverson.
A head kick from Iverson lands but Smash takes it in his stride.
Iverson misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Smash has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Iverson. That one must have hurt.
Iverson digs a good body shot into Smash's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iverson.
Smash moves out of range as Iverson strikes.#T6#
Smash slips under a jab from Iverson.
Smash misses with a looping right.
Smash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iverson.
Iverson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Iverson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smash's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#TD2#
Smash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iverson trying to control the position.
#T7#
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iverson is trying to keep Smash in close.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Smash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson lands a high kick!
Iverson feints and then cracks Smash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smash down. #T8#
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Smash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iverson to the mat! Iverson manages to get full guard.
Iverson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smash is in close to Iverson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smash pushing down on Iverson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iverson can't escape the position.
#T9#
Smash wants to control the pace but Iverson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smash avoids the attempt from Iverson to control.#SUB2#
Smash is working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Smash 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. Iverson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smash off and cradles Iverson's limp body as Smash celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Smity Smash! |
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Event:
SSD 4
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Smash's belly button to the back.
Smash swinging wildly here.
Smash misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Thomas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smash! Thomas lets Smash back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Smash is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.
Thomas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Smash tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Thomas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Thomas! |
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Event:
SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Killian gets a double leg takedown into Smash's guard.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.#SUB2#
Killian is sitting in close to Smash's body. Smash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Killian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Killian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smity Smash! |
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