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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Smiths and Mi Guel. On his way into the cage it seems that John Smiths has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Smiths seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Smiths! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mi Guel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiths gets a clinch.
Smiths successfully pulls guard.
Guel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guel won't allow Smiths to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smiths can't keep his opponent in guard - Guel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiths tries to roll over but Guel keeps him under control.
Guel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smiths defend it? Guel steps over the head and cranks it - Smiths is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Guel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mi Guel! |
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Event:
CFN 1
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrlinic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smiths tries to clinch but Vrlinic is having none of it.
Smiths tries to clinch there but Vrlinic circles away.
It seemed like Vrlinic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vrlinic!
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vrlinic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smiths lands a body punch.
Vrlinic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smiths misses with a punch to the body.
Vrlinic lands with a right to the head.
Smiths landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrlinic keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vrlinic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smiths wants to clinch
and Vrlinic counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Smiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smiths as Vrlinic tries to tie him up.
Vrlinic lands a left hand.
Vrlinic stalling.
Smiths is trying to stall.
Vrlinic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vrlinic can turn it around.
Smiths lands an elbow that stopped Vrlinic in his tracks for a moment.
Smiths lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiths is trying to stall.
Smiths utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths stops a takedown attempt from Vrlinic.
Smiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Smiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Vrlinic.
Smiths looking to throw knees to the head but Vrlinic is blocking nicely.
Smiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vrlinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Smiths closes the distance and pushes Vrlinic back into the cage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic is trying to pull guard but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths just leaning against Vrlinic, taking a breather. #T4#
Vrlinic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Vrlinic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths is trying to maintain a safe position but Vrlinic gets an underhook and turns Smiths into the cage.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrlinic lands with a short shot to the head.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Vrlinic tries to pull guard but Smiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Vrlinic drops back down to his feet.
Smiths is trying to stall.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vrlinic lands a jab to the nose.
Smiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Smiths moves into the clinch.
Smiths crunches a lovely knee into Vrlinic's ribcage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Vrlinic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrlinic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smiths after a bit of a struggle.
Vrlinic managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
Vrlinic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pushed against the cage.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths landing knees to the body.
John Smiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Smiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Vrlinic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrlinic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrlinic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiths controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrlinic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Smiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrlinic's elbow.
Smiths using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage, preventing Vrlinic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vrlinic lands with a left to the head.
Vrlinic tries to circle away but Smiths has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic lands with an overhand left.
Denis Vrlinic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Smiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiths tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrlinic defends well and Smiths ends up having to push Vrlinic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Vrlinic tests Smiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrlinic throws out a powerful jab.
Smiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Smiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Smiths moves into range and clinches up with Vrlinic.
Smiths lands a good knee to the midsection. Vrlinic won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiths obliges.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths is controlling him.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but Vrlinic blocks it.
Smiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smiths scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiths looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Smiths.
#T4#
Vrlinic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiths tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrlinic.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiths has double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths scores with a hook to the body.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic scores with a jab.
Vrlinic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiths momentarily.
#CL#
Smiths darts in and clinches Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths lands an elbow just above Vrlinic 's eye.
Smiths lands an elbow inside that Vrlinic shrugs off.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Smiths landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Smiths.
Smiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiths taking a breather.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrlinic wants to stall.
#T1#
A short right from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiths won't allow it.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smiths.
Knees to the body from Smiths.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiths misses with an elbow strike.
Vrlinic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrlinic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrlinic is working for takedown but Smiths is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiths throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage.
Vrlinic stalling in the clinch.
Vrlinic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrlinic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrlinic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrlinic blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch but Smiths keeps him there for the moment.
Smiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrlinic pushes Smiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic working hard to break the clinch.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denis Vrlinic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Smiths looking to stall.
Smiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John Smiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiths looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Vrlinic.
I've got Vrlinic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Smiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smiths.
Smiths throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths letting Rodrigues take a breather here.
Rodrigues lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to push Smiths away but Smiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smiths landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Smiths keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiths crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Smiths's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smiths pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.#T1#
Smiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Come on Smiths - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smiths. Rodrigues shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smiths.#CL2#
Smiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smiths prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiths keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Smiths.
Smiths avoiding damage.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Rodrigues stalling the fight.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smiths.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Smiths.
Smiths lands a body punch.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
Rodrigues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smiths fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Smiths looks winded!
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
#T3#
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiths won't allow it.
Smiths lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigues won't want to take too many of those.
Rodrigues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smiths trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.
Smiths stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smiths darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Rodrigues has Smiths pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smiths manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smiths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Smiths takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Smiths looking to stall.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Smiths putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smiths lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smiths clinches.
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!
Rodrigues wants to take the fight to the mat but Smiths manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smiths prevents it.
Rodrigues crunches a lovely knee into Smiths's ribcage.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Smiths to the mat but Smiths just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smiths slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smiths dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Smiths. #CL2#
Smiths rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues wants a takedown.
Smiths unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smiths lands a nice elbow.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a knee to the head.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiths has Rodrigues pushed against the cage.
Smiths is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smiths misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rodrigues lands a knee to the head.
Smiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigues blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigues lands an elbow inside.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiths has double underhooks.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiths wants to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
John Smiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rodrigues scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Smiths. Smiths maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiths slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Smiths counters with a body kick.
Smiths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Smiths looks to move away, Rodrigues throws a big counter combo but Smiths just gets out of the way.
Smiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smiths gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Smiths lands a knee to the body.
#T3##BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Smiths wants to clinch.#CL#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues cracks Smiths with an open hand slap.
Smiths tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smiths moves into the clinch.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Smiths avoids it well.
Smiths replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rodrigues blocks it well.#CL2#
Smiths takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiths obliges.
Smiths working Rodrigues over with knees to the body.
Rodrigues has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smiths landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues has Smiths pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smiths manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Smiths has control.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
Smiths with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodrigues has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smiths after a bit of a struggle.
Smiths is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiths landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smiths tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Smiths is controlling the position.
Smiths crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Smiths keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
Rodrigues misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Joey Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Smiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Smiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiths moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.#CL2#
Smiths has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Smiths is controlling him.#TD#
Rodrigues successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smiths off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smiths throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Smiths has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiths lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks for a moment.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.
Smiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
#T2#
Rodrigues wants to stall.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Smiths. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smiths moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Smiths looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Smiths throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Smiths gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smiths moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smiths pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smiths leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Rodrigues takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joey Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiths thuds his shin into the meat of Rodrigues's side.#T4##CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smiths pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Smiths keeps him there for the moment.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Smiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Joey Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiths keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smiths 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smiths!
John Smiths decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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