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Event:
QFC Tournament 636 Round 4
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Inshimarino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Inshimarino.
Valentine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. No joy there for Inshimarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked and Inshimarino counters with a straight right hand. Inshimarino throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily. Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inshimarino manages to avoid it. Inshimarino throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease. Inshimarino slips a jab from Valentine. Inshimarino misses with a double jab.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Inshimarino moves his leg out of the way. Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inshimarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Inshimarino throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control. #ES# Inshimarino explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inshimarino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inshimarino wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# A combination from Inshimarino does no damage. Valentine with the counter takedown but Inshimarino avoids it easily. Valentine fails with a takedown attempt from distance. An attempted straight right counter from Inshimarino misses the target. Inshimarino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A low kick from Inshimarino misses #TD2# and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown. Inshimarino fights it but they end up in guard. Inshimarino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine lands a couple of decent looking shots. Valentine with a nice head shot there. Inshimarino pulls Valentine in close to prevent any damage. Valentine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inshimarino's guard. Valentine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Inshimarino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Inshimarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Valentine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inshimarino! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valentine lands a heavy elbow. Inshimarino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Valentine with good strikes from the mount here! Inshimarino is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Inshimarino tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away. Valentine raining down shots from the mount! Valentine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2# Inshimarino is rocked! Valentine postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Inshimarino out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Valentine goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Valentine! Leon Valentine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 636 Round 3
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Strong moves out of range as Inshimarino throws a body kick.
Strong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Inshimarino throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Inshimarino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Strong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Inshimarino tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way. No joy there for Inshimarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strong feints the counter takedown. Inshimarino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Strong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Inshimarino misses with a right hand and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Inshimarino will be more careful next time no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inshimarino jabbing away but nothing is landing. Inshimarino is looking to land body kicks. Strong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Inshimarino thows a left - swing and a miss! Strong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Inshimarino wants to slow Strong down by chopping away at his legs. Strong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inshimarino defends it well.#T1# Inshimarino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strong. A swing and a miss from Inshimarino. Inshimarino throws a head kick that misses. Strong throws a counter combo. A big right from Inshimarino misses. Inshimarino looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well. Strong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Inshimarino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Inshimarino throws a jab when Strong was well out of range. Inshimarino fails to land with a series of punches.
Inshimarino throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely. Strong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Inshimarino throws a big shot that misses. Inshimarino misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Inshimarino will be more careful next time no doubt. Shikoku Inshimarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Inshimarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inshimarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inshimarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong with the counter takedown but Inshimarino avoids it easily. Inshimarino is breathing heavily. Inshimarino throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range. Strong feints the counter takedown. Inshimarino misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming. Strong is looking for the big counter here. Inshimarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Inshimarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inshimarino misses with a wild body shot. Inshimarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Strong tries to counter it with a takedown but Inshimarino pushes his down on his head and steps out. Inshimarino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Inshimarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3# Inshimarino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Inshimarino throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Strong feints the counter takedown. Nice shot by Inshimarino. Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Inshimarino throws a body shot but no joy. Strong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Strong ducks under a wild hook from Inshimarino. Inshimarino throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strong counter with a right hand. Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Inshimarino tries a head kick but it misses.
Inshimarino throws a leg kick and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4# Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inshimarino. Strong is looking for the big counter here. Strong ducks under a wild hook from Inshimarino. Inshimarino throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely. Inshimarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it. Strong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Strong ducks under a wild hook from Inshimarino. Some wild striking there from Inshimarino.
Strong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inshimarino defends it well. Inshimarino misses with a left hand and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Inshimarino backing up. Inshimarino nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes. 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! Strong blocks a jab. And Strong tries to counter it with a takedown but Inshimarino pushes his down on his head and steps out. Inshimarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inshimarino misses with a looping right. And Strong tries to counter it with a takedown but Inshimarino pushes his down on his head and steps out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikoku Inshimarino dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Inshimarino misses the shot to the body. Donk. Inshimarino catches Strong right on the button with a cross. Inshimarino tries to work over Strong's front leg with a kick but Strong checks it. Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Inshimarino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Inshimarino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Strong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC# Strong is rocked! Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Strong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Inshimarino has got the better of the exchanges. Inshimarino throws a monster overhand right that drops Strong! Inshimarino follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shikoku Inshimarino!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 636 Round 2
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Inshimarino.
Inshimarino lands a lovely overhand right. Hze throws the left hand but Inshimarino avoids the punch easily. Hze shoots for a takedown but Inshimarino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A shot to the liver by Inshimarino. Beautiful body shot. Hze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inshimarino. Hze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Inshimarino swings for the body but Hze moves out of range.
Hze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Inshimarino throws out a loose jab but Hze uses good head movement to avoid it. Inshimarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Hze. Hze scores with a nice strike. Inshimarino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Hze. Hze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Left hook, right uppercut from Inshimarino. Good leg kick by Hze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Inshimarino misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Hze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inshimarino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hze. Hze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Inshimarino ducks right into an uppercut from Hze. Inshimarino misses with a head kick.
Inshimarino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hze motions for Inshimarino to come forward. Hze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Inshimarino misses with a body shot.
Hze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Inshimarino as he avoids it easily. Hze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Inshimarino. Hze looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good leg kick by Inshimarino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hze fails in his attempt to clinch. Inshimarino throws a big counter combination but Hze scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Inshimarino lands a leg kick that knocks Hze off balance momentarily. Hze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Inshimarino cracks Hze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Inshimarino jabs at Hze's body. The fight stays on the outside here - Hze looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Inshimarino throwing a counter right hand but Hze manages to avoid it. Hze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. An attempted straight right counter from Inshimarino misses the target. Shikoku Inshimarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrogio Hze. Inshimarino connects with a body shot. A lazy left from Inshimarino finds it's target. Hze is looking to clinch. Hze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Inshimarino throws a right and a left that Hze avoids nicely. Hze shoots in but Inshimarino avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hze tries to land a front kick but Inshimarino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Inshimarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Inshimarino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hze looks to land a combination but Inshimarino avoids it well. Hze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inshimarino throws a combination. Hze tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Inshimarino connects with an inside leg kick. Inshimarino is working the combinations to good effect here. Inshimarino lands with a nice body punch. Inshimarino swinging wildly here.
Hze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inshimarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hze moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Inshimarino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inshimarino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Inshimarino scores with a nice strike. Inshimarino tries to bum rush Hze with a series of wild strikes but Hze uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Inshimarino throws a head kick that half lands.
#T4# Inshimarino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Inshimarino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Inshimarino needs to keep his hands up - Hze had a free shot at his head there. Hze doesn't manage to clinch there - Inshimarino circles away.
Inshimarino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Inshimarino looks to land a combination but Hze avoids it well. Decent striking displayed by Inshimarino there. Hze cracks Inshimarino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Inshimarino checks a leg kick. Hze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Inshimarino tries to bum rush Hze with a series of wild strikes but Hze uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Inshimarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hze. Hze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inshimarino.
Inshimarino misses with a body punch
and Hze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikoku Inshimarino dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hze misses with the combination.
Inshimarino throws a quick inside leg kick. Hze moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off.#TD2# Hze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Inshimarino did well to prevent Hze getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hze slows the pace down in half guard. Inshimarino is controlling Hze's position as best he can from this difficult position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Inshimarino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hze pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB# Inshimarino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inshimarino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inshimarino defending well though. Inshimarino controlling the position for now. Inshimarino is looking for a sweep. Hze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Inshimarino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Inshimarino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2# Inshimarino is in close to Hze's body, working some short punches and elbows. Inshimarino scoring with some ground and pound. Hze looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Inshimarino controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hze wants to stand but Inshimarino is controlling the position. Hze is breathing heavily. Inshimarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Inshimarino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hze misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Inshimarino.
Hze shoots in but no luck this time. Left hook, right uppercut from Inshimarino. Hze moves forwards but Inshimarino connects with a nice, crisp jab. Inshimarino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Hze shoots in and drives through. Inshimarino sprawls well. Good shot there by Inshimarino. Inshimarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A left and a right from Inshimarino both land. Nice combination. #T4# Hze slips a jab and a cross from Inshimarino.
Hze is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hze misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inshimarino thows a body kick. Hze tries to catch it but that hurt him. Inshimarino lands with a slapping head kick. Inshimarino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Inshimarino cracks Hze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Inshimarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A shot to the liver by Inshimarino. Beautiful body shot. Inshimarino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hze. Inshimarino stalks Hze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hze's face. Hze staggers backwards, shaken. Inshimarino scores with a hook. Hze throws a hook but Inshimarino blocks it. Inshimarino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hze. Inshimarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hze manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikoku Inshimarino dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Inshimarino slips a jab and a cross from Hze.
Hze is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hze.
Inshimarino throws a body punch but Hze moves out of range. Inshimarino misses with a two punch combination.
Hze throws a quick inside leg kick. Inshimarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hze is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Inshimarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hze. Hze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Inshimarino back to the cage. Hze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hze misses with a looping left. Hze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Inshimarino throws a nice looking combination but Hze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shikoku Inshimarino is winning the standup battle so far. Inshimarino throws a combination. Hze tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hze is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Hze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1# Hze defending well as Inshimarino loads up on a big left hand. Hze throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Inshimarino cracks the inside of Hze's front leg. Inshimarino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hze needs to keep his hands up - Inshimarino had a free shot at his head there. Hze shoots for a takedown but Inshimarino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Inshimarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Inshimarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hze can do to turn this around? Inshimarino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shikoku Inshimarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Inshimarino misses with a body kick. Inshimarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hze circles away quickly and effectively. Hze tries to move into range but Inshimarino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Inshimarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hze circles away quickly and effectively. Hze lands with an uppercut that bounces Inshimarino off the cage and back into range. Inshimarino gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hze counters with a left and a right that stings Inshimarino. 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! Hze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Inshimarino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Shikoku Inshimarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Inshimarino connects with a single shot there. Inshimarino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Inshimarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Inshimarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Inshimarino misses with a body kick. Hze digs a good hook to Inshimarino's body.
Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hze looks to move away, Inshimarino throws a big counter combo but Hze just gets out of the way. Hze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Inshimarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Inshimarino. Hze moves away from the strike by Inshimarino. Inshimarino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inshimarino under the eye. Inshimarino moves out of range of the body kick from Hze.
Inshimarino throws a shot to the body.
#T3# A jab from Inshimarino finds it's way through Hze's defenses. Inshimarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inshimarino paws at him with a jab and circles away. Inshimarino swinging wildly here.
Hze throws out a counter right but Inshimarino avoids it with no problem. Inshimarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice cross by Inshimarino. Inshimarino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hze. Hze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inshimarino. Hze misses with a wild body shot. Shikoku Inshimarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Inshimarino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hze momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hze as he connects with a hook. Inshimarino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# 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! Inshimarino lands a nice hook to Hze's body. Hze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Inshimarino lands a head shot. Hze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Inshimarino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hze somewhat. Inshimarino throws a nice looking combination but Hze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hze misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Inshimarino slams his shin into Hze's torso. Inshimarino tests Hze's chin there with a solid looking shot. Inshimarino misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hze shoots in but Inshimarino avoids the takedown attempt easily. Shikoku Inshimarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrogio Hze. Inshimarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hze circles away quickly and effectively. Rodrogio Hze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Inshimarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Shikoku Inshimarino showed his dominance in that final round. Well Inshimarino 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino!
Shikoku Inshimarino wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 636 Round 1
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Inshimarino. Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Inshimarino blocks an elbow strike. Inshimarino tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Inshimarino pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Inshimarino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT# It looks like Shikoku Inshimarino has been cut. Inshimarino blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inshimarino's brow. Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards. Inshimarino scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2# Inshimarino has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Inshimarino gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Inshimarino is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Inshimarino dives into side control.
Inshimarino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Smith is trying to get back to his feet. Inshimarino moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Inshimarino lands a few punches from side control.#T1# Inshimarino scores with punches from side control. Inshimarino scores with a couple of short elbows. Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Inshimarino cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty. Inshimarino prevents Smith from escaping the position. Inshimarino looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Inshimarino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inshimarino is controlling him well. Inshimarino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU2# Inshimarino stands up and beckons Smith to his feet. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Inshimarino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Inshimarino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Inshimarino throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage. Some wild striking there from Inshimarino.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Inshimarino as he connects with a hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Inshimarino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Inshimarino jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Shikoku Inshimarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Inshimarino keeps the fight on the outside. Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL# Smith closes the distance and pushes Inshimarino back into the cage. Inshimarino wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Inshimarino's brow. Smith throws a head punch that misses. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Inshimarino uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3##BC2# Inshimarino manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Smith rushes Inshimarino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Inshimarino breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Smith has Inshimarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# Inshimarino gets a trip takedown into half guard. Inshimarino prevents Smith from standing back up.
Inshimarino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Inshimarino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Inshimarino dominating with strikes here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Inshimarino postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
#T4# Inshimarino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Inshimarino cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith taking shots to the head. Inshimarino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Inshimarino breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow. Smith tries to buck Inshimarino off but he can't manage it. Inshimarino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2# Inshimarino has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Inshimarino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shikoku Inshimarino dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shikoku Inshimarino's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Inshimarino lands a body shot.
Inshimarino misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch there but Inshimarino circles away.
Inshimarino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Inshimarino blocks the elbow strike.
Inshimarino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks. Inshimarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inshimarino lands an uppercut. Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Inshimarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Inshimarino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Inshimarino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Inshimarino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inshimarino tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Inshimarino looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith checks a low kick from Inshimarino. Inshimarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inshimarino to score with a decent uppercut. Inshimarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Inshimarino is breathing heavily. Inshimarino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith. Danga de danga de dang - Inshimarino scores with a four punch combination! Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Inshimarino.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Inshimarino misses with a hook. Smith is looking for a counter combo. Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it. Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. Inshimarino throws a head kick that misses. As Inshimarino looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Inshimarino just gets out of the way. Inshimarino misses with a body shot.
Inshimarino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively. Inshimarino throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Smith moves into the clinch. Inshimarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith lands an elbow just above Inshimarino 's eye. Smith scores with a shot to the side of Inshimarino's head. Smith lands an elbow inside. Inshimarino is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Inshimarino into the cage. Smith takes a shot to the head. #T3# Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Smith. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Inshimarino shrugs off. Smith lands an elbow inside that Inshimarino shrugs off. Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a damaging elbow. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Inshimarino looking for a takedown. Herbert Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shikoku Inshimarino. Smith lands an elbow that stopped Inshimarino in his tracks for a moment. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inshimarino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Inshimarino dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Inshimarino takes an elbow to the temple. Inshimarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Inshimarino tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Inshimarino back against the cage. Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inshimarino is looking for a takedown. Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards. Smith lands a damaging elbow. Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. Inshimarino working aggressively here.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Inshimarino has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inshimarino backwards. A shot in the inside from Smith. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Inshimarino misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Herbert Smith will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Shikoku Inshimarino's cut. 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# Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Inshimarino circles away.
As Smith backs off Inshimarino throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all. Inshimarino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off. Shikoku Inshimarino seems to be getting the better of the standup. Inshimarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Smith is looking to clinch but Inshimarino is avoiding it.
Inshimarino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off. Inshimarino looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Inshimarino misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1# Nice straight punches there by Inshimarino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Inshimarino. Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Inshimarino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Inshimarino lands a body shot.
Inshimarino misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off. Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inshimarino paws at him with a jab and circles away. Inshimarino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Inshimarino lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming. Inshimarino throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Inshimarino lands with a right hand. Herbert Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Inshimarino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2# Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith tries to clinch up. Smith is looking to clinch. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inshimarino lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inshimarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Inshimarino throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Inshimarino misses with a wild body shot. Smith tries to clinch up but Inshimarino circles away and keeps his distance. Inshimarino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith avoids the head kick by Inshimarino.
#T3# Smith moves in looking to clinch but Inshimarino pushes him off. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inshimarino swats him away and circles back towards the center. Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Inshimarino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Inshimarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikoku Inshimarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Inshimarino throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Inshimarino throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Inshimarino scores with a spinning back kick!#T4# Inshimarino with a body punch. A glancing blow. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inshimarino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Inshimarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A looping hook to the body misses from Inshimarino. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Inshimarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Inshimarino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inshimarino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Inshimarino throws a counter combo. Inshimarino throws a right and a left that both miss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Inshimarino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith tries to clinch but Inshimarino is having none of it. Smith wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Shikoku Inshimarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Inshimarino 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino! Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino! Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Shikoku Inshimarino!
Shikoku Inshimarino wins by unanimous decision! Herbert Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back next time, smiling, and ready to kick some ass!'.
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