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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Goro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Goro looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goro.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch #TD2#
and Goro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Goro is having none of it.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Goro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SU#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goro, up you get! #CL2#
Goro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Goro manages to pull guard.
Goro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Goro is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T2#
Goro is looking for a sweep.
Goro looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith throws some wild stikes that Goro manages to avoid easily.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goro is looking to escape.
Goro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goro looks winded!#T3#
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goro gets back to half guard.
Goro is holding on to half guard well.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith working Goro over with strikes. #SUB#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goro is trying to stand.
#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Goro is blocking nicely.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goro is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith is stalling here. Goro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Smith 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#
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Goro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro stalling.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Goro is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Goro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goro connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Goro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goro is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to remain calm as Goro controls from the top position.#T2#
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goro has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Smith works to full guard.
Goro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith controls Goro momentarily but Goro frees himself.
Goro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Goro wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goro 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.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position but Goro is working away.
Goro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goro is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goro slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Goro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goro has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goro controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Smith pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith is working an open guard so Goro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith closes the distance but Goro moves to the side #TD2#
so Goro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to keep Goro in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Goro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith won't allow Goro to sweep him here.
Jack Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Goro pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#TD2#
Goro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2#
Smith gets caught napping as Goro dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Goro controlling him for the moment.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Goro stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goro feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Smith tries for a takedown but Goro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Goro. Goro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Goro tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Goro 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.#SUB#
Smith pushes a forearm under Goro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Goro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Miranda.
#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miranda regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miranda manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith looking to control.
#SU#
Miranda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miranda.
#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranda wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith won't allow Miranda to sweep him here. #SUB#
Miranda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#ES#
Miranda pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miranda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miranda to the mat! Miranda manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miranda manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Miranda lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith looks winded!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miranda keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Miranda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Miranda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miranda keeps working.
Miranda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Miranda has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Miranda.
Smith tries to circle away but Miranda has him pinned against the cage.
Miranda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miranda keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miranda stalling the fight.
Miranda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miranda regains guard.
#ES#
Miranda has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miranda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Miranda dominated that round.
That's time! Miranda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Miranda works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miranda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miranda there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Miranda to work.
#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Miranda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Miranda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Miranda is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miranda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#SU#
Miranda stands up from Smith's guard - Miranda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Miranda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Miranda pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Miranda throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by Miranda.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miranda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miranda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miranda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Miranda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Miranda misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Miranda has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miranda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miranda keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Miranda pulls Smith into guard.
Smith stands up over Miranda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith wants to control from the top but Miranda keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Miranda dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Miranda's guard.#ES#
Miranda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Smith rushes Miranda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Miranda pushes him back against the cage.
Miranda controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miranda can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Miranda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Miranda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Miranda wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Miranda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Miranda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miranda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.#T2##ES2#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miranda is trying to stand.
#ES#
Miranda kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Miranda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Miranda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Miranda there.
Miranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Miranda 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.
Miranda is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Miranda escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Miranda feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Miranda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miranda is stalling in the full guard.
Miranda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Miranda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miranda content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Miranda has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Miranda is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Miranda to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Raymond tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Raymond tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Raymond is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control the position but Raymond frees himself and scrambles - Smith manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raymond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Raymond prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Raymond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Raymond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raymond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raymond is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raymond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Raymond pushes his legs off easily.
Raymond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith looking to control.
Raymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raymond landing some decent shots from guard.
Raymond scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Raymond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Raymond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raymond scoring with some ground and pound.
Raymond is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raymond controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Raymond landing some decent shots from guard.
Raymond lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Raymond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Raymond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raymond is in guard.#REVR#
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raymond working some strikes from top position.
Raymond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olen Raymond dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Raymond has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Raymond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Raymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raymond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Raymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raymond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raymond lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Raymond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raymond lands a couple of digs.
Raymond landing some decent shots from guard.
Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raymond is stalling in the full guard.
Raymond chips away with some ground and pound.
Raymond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raymond chips away with some ground and pound.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Raymond works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Raymond scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Raymond distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.
Raymond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raymond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Raymond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Raymond content to stall in guard here.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Raymond gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #CL#
Raymond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raymond blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Smith has Raymond pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Raymond tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Raymond's guard.#SUB#
Raymond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Raymond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raymond wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olen Raymond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch. #TD#
Raymond pulls guard.
Raymond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Raymond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raymond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raymond lands a couple of elbows.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raymond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raymond is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raymond is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raymond chips away with some ground and pound.
Raymond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raymond preventing the sweep.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raymond landing with the ground and pound.
Olen Raymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Raymond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raymond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Raymond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raymond lands a couple of digs.
Raymond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raymond stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
Raymond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Raymond drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Raymond off! Raymond jumps back into Smith's guard. #SU#
Raymond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Olen Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymond misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Raymond back into the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Raymond is keeping the position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raymond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Raymond taking a breather.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#TD#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
Jack Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olen Raymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raymond is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olen Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raymond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Raymond!
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