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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Simmons checks it
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Luis Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Diaz on the inside. #TD#
Simmons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Diaz prevents Simmons from standing back up.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simmons!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Simmons is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Diaz turns him over and now has his back.
Diaz struggling to land strikes to the head as Simmons covers up.
Diaz is trying to stick to Simmons's back but Simmons is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simmons.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simmons is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. #REVB#
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Simmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brant Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simmons sprawls well.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Simmons has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons manages to get underhooks.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmons tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Diaz prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Simmons.
Simmons is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simmons is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Simmons working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Simmons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Simmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simmons throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Simmons blocks a jab.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Simmons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Simmons away but Simmons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Simmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons is looking to counter with head kicks.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Simmons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simmons off to one side.
Simmons goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simmons stuffs the takedown.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brant Simmons. 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.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Diaz looks to move away, Simmons throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simmons throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simmons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Diaz stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simmons has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Simmons tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Simmons breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense.
Simmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simmons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a head kick.
Simmons shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.#T4#
Simmons shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Simmons misses its target.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brant Simmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Farley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kashiwabara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kashiwabara throws an elbow that misses. Farley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kashiwabara's guard. Nice move by Farley!#REVR#
Farley throwing strikes but missing.
Kashiwabara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farley is one step ahead there.
Kashiwabara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley connects with a couple of short punches.
Kashiwabara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farley is one step ahead there. #T1#
Farley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kashiwabara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kashiwabara trying to control the position.
Farley is in close to Kashiwabara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Farley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kashiwabara trying to keep a closed guard but Farley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kashiwabara has an active guard here but Farley has managed to pass into half guard.
Farley controlling the pace.
Farley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kashiwabara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Farley is trying to control the action in half guard but Kashiwabara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kashiwabara gets a clinch.
Farley stalls. #TD2#
Kashiwabara gets control of Farley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kashiwabara will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Farley preventing the sweep.
Farley chips away with some ground and pound.
Farley working some strikes from top position.
Farley preventing the sweep.
Kashiwabara managing to control the position.
Farley preventing the sweep. #T4#
Farley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kashiwabara's guard.
Farley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kashiwabara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Farley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kashiwabara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Farley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kashiwabara is in Farley's guard.#ES#
Farley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kashiwabara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kashiwabara letting Farley take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Farley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kashiwabara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farley's guard.
Farley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kashiwabara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kashiwabara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farley 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.
Kashiwabara throws a strike but Farley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kashiwabara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farley defends well.
Chance Farley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kashiwabara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farley defends it easily.
Farley throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Farley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kashiwabara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farley is one step ahead there.
Farley works over Kashiwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kashiwabara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farley throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kashiwabara working a defensive guard here.
Kashiwabara scores with a short punch from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Kashiwabara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kashiwabara lands a couple of elbows.
Kashiwabara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farley wants to get back to his feet but Kashiwabara passes into half guard.
Kashiwabara wants to stand up but Farley is controlling the position.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kashiwabara.
Farley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kashiwabara.
Farley pushes Kashiwabara off looking to stand but Kashiwabara dives back in and keeps control.
Kashiwabara is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kashiwabara throwing strikes from guard but Farley blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kashiwabara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Kashiwabara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Farley gets caught napping as Kashiwabara dives in and scores a takedown. Farley manages to retain guard.
Kashiwabara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kashiwabara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasunobu Kashiwabara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##TD2#
Kashiwabara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Farley wants to get back to his feet.
Farley regains half guard, as Kashiwabara was trying to land strikes.
Kashiwabara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Farley is rocked!
Kashiwabara lands a big elbow - Farley is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kashiwabara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasunobu Kashiwabara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Eftaxias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Red shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Red was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Eftaxias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eftaxias tries to bench press Red off him but Red keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Eftaxias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eftaxias tries to improve position but can't.
Eftaxias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Red works to advance to full mount. Eftaxias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Red lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eftaxias hang on?
Eftaxias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Red working Eftaxias over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Kostantinos Eftaxias has been cut.
Red postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Eftaxias bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Red and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Red!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Eftaxias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eftaxias seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eftaxias tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eftaxias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eftaxias is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Eftaxias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith working away.
Eftaxias is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Eftaxias is working from the bottom.
Eftaxias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Eftaxias!
Eftaxias is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eftaxias is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Eftaxias tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Eftaxias taking shots to the head.
Smith looking to control but Eftaxias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Eftaxias tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eftaxias is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith wants to control the pace but Eftaxias is squirming around nicely.
Eftaxias tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.#T4#
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Eftaxias tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Eftaxias manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control the action but Eftaxias is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Eftaxias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Eftaxias cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eftaxias jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith looking to control.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith seems keen to control Eftaxias's posture.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eftaxias has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eftaxias's guard.#REVB#
Scott Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eftaxias keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is fighting to break Eftaxias's control of his arms but Eftaxias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Eftaxias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith is taking a breather. Eftaxias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
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.
Eftaxias is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eftaxias's head.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith wants to stand but Eftaxias has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Eftaxias tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Eftaxias defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Eftaxias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eftaxias is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eftaxias shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eftaxias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ioannis Eftaxias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eftaxias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eftaxias feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Eftaxias then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eftaxias keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Eftaxias enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eftaxias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Eftaxias in a clinch.
Eftaxias jumps guard but Smith stands there with Eftaxias around his waist. Eftaxias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eftaxias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eftaxias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Eftaxias wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Eftaxias is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position. #T1#
Smith prevents Eftaxias from improving his position.
Smith is keen to just control but Eftaxias is a slippery customer.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Eftaxias's hands, connecting with Eftaxias's forehead.
Eftaxias is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith wants to control the pace but Eftaxias is squirming around nicely.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eftaxias is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Eftaxias is in trouble!
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Eftaxias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eftaxias is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Eftaxias to control.#T3#
Smith looking to control but Eftaxias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Eftaxias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Eftaxias wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith looking to finish Eftaxias with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eftaxias!
Eftaxias is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Eftaxias wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eftaxias is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eftaxias flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smith anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eftaxias and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smith slips an arm under Eftaxias chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smith has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smith is squeezing on Eftaxias like an anaconda would it's prey. Eftaxias fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Smith!
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