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Event:
Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Namajunas gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Namajunas blocks a head kick by Smith.
#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Namajunas gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Namajunas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namajunas controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #ES2#
Namajunas pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Namajunas was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Namajunas has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Namajunas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Namajunas stands up from Smith's guard - Namajunas perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Namajunas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Namajunas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Namajunas to the mat.
Namajunas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #ES#
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Namajunas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Namajunas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Namajunas wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Smith manages to pull guard.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Namajunas.
Namajunas with a poor takedown #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Namajunas won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Namajunas throws Smith to one side and escapes!
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Namajunas's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Namajunas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Namajunas has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Namajunas has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Namajunas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Namajunas passes into half guard.
We've been informed that Namajunas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REVR##SUB2#
Namajunas is working for a submission of some sort.
Namajunas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namajunas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Namajunas controlling the pace. #SU2#
Namajunas stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Namajunas. Smith shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Namajunas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Smith has Namajunas 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 Namajunas tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Namajunas's guard.#ES2#
Namajunas pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rose Namajunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Namajunas.#CL2#
Namajunas gets a clinch. #TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Namajunas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Namajunas is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namajunas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namajunas is keeping busy.
Namajunas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Namajunas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Namajunas can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Namajunas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Namajunas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Namajunas kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namajunas dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Namajunas's head and hops out.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Namajunas had a free shot at his head there.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Namajunas dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Namajunas instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Namajunas pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Namajunas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namajunas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Namajunas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Namajunas from controlling successfully.
Namajunas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Namajunas has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#BC2#
Namajunas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namajunas with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Namajunas to work.
#TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Namajunas sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Namajunas rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.#TD#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Namajunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Namajunas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namajunas prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Namajunas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith 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.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Namajunas wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Namajunas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Namajunas tries to escape but Smith is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Namajunas wants to control but Smith postures up.#T3#
Namajunas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Namajunas stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namajunas throwing strikes but missing.
Namajunas throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Smith trying to control the position.
Namajunas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Rose Namajunas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Namajunas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Namajunas.
#TD2#
Namajunas pulls Smith into guard.
DJ Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Namajunas 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!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Smith.
I think Namajunas 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Namajunas!
Rose Namajunas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Namajunas on that attempt.
Namajunas tries for a takedown but Mcfadden circles away easily
letting Mcfadden counter with a right hand.
Mcfadden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Namajunas pushes Mcfadden up against the cage in a clinch.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcfadden to keep the fight standing.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Namajunas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Namajunas avoiding damage.
Namajunas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namajunas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Namajunas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfadden just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Mcfadden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcfadden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcfadden is pulling down on Namajunas's head to control his posture.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcfadden pulls Namajunas in close to his closed guard and prevents Namajunas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Namajunas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfadden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Namajunas throwing strikes but missing.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Namajunas advances position into side control!
Mcfadden tries to escape but Namajunas is in control. #SUB2#
Namajunas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcfadden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Namajunas's guard! Nice work there by Mcfadden! #SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcfadden wants to stand and escape but instead Namajunas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Namajunas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Namajunas isn't so interested in that idea.
Namajunas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcfadden controlling Namajunas's posture.
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcfadden has control of Namajunas's left arm, preventing Namajunas from doing any damage.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcfadden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Namajunas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfadden is trying to control the position but Namajunas postures up.
Mcfadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Namajunas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcfadden, up you get!
Mcfadden avoids the head kick by Namajunas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mcfadden misses the target. #TD2#
Namajunas shoots in and bounces Mcfadden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Namajunas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rose Namajunas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Namajunas closes the distance and clinches.
Namajunas lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ismael Mcfadden has been cut.#BC2#
Namajunas breaks from the clinch.
Mcfadden throws a big shot that misses.
Mcfadden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namajunas moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Namajunas or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcfadden, which made it look bad.
Namajunas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mcfadden has Namajunas up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Namajunas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcfadden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Namajunas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfadden tries to avoid it but Namajunas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfadden to the ground. Mcfadden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Namajunas is breathing heavily.
Namajunas misses with a takedown
and Mcfadden counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.
Namajunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.
Namajunas can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Mcfadden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mcfadden is taking a breather. Namajunas 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.
Mcfadden continues to stall.#T2#
Mcfadden tries to stand but can't do so whilst Namajunas controls his leg.
Mcfadden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Namajunas is positioning himself well to prevent Mcfadden advancing to mount.
Namajunas is looking for a sweep. Mcfadden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcfadden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Mcfadden gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mcfadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcfadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Namajunas wants to clinch up but Mcfadden keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mcfadden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose Namajunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfadden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namajunas dives in and grabs Mcfadden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfadden pushes down on Namajunas's head and hops out.
Mcfadden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mcfadden drags the fight down to the ground.
Mcfadden is pulling down on Namajunas's head to control his posture.
Namajunas wanted to stand there but Mcfadden had control of the position. #ES#
Mcfadden wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Namajunas on that attempt.
As Namajunas looks to move away, Mcfadden throws a big counter combo but Namajunas just gets out of the way.#T4#
Mcfadden lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcfadden tries to land a leg kick but Namajunas saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Mcfadden has managed to clinch.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Mcfadden pulls guard.
Namajunas is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcfadden has wrist control.
Namajunas is fighting to break Mcfadden's control of his arms but Mcfadden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Mcfadden pushes Namajunas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Mcfadden closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Mcfadden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ismael Mcfadden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mcfadden clinches with his opponent.
Namajunas keeps control of Mcfadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Namajunas breaks from the clinch.
Namajunas shoots in and drives through. Mcfadden sprawls well.
Namajunas shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Mcfadden instigates a clinch.
Namajunas jumps guard but Mcfadden stands there with Namajunas around his waist. Namajunas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ismael Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.#TD#
Mcfadden gets control of Namajunas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcfadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namajunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namajunas throws a big elbow that misses.
Ismael Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfadden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namajunas.
Mcfadden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namajunas wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namajunas can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcfadden holds on and takes a little breather.
Namajunas looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mcfadden wants to get up but he can't break Namajunas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfadden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcfadden wanted to stand there but Namajunas had control of the position.
Namajunas is striking from the bottom but Mcfadden uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Namajunas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Namajunas tries to roll over but Mcfadden keeps him under control.
Namajunas taking some punishment here, with Mcfadden in his half guard. #SUB2#
Namajunas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Namajunas throws an overhand right that lands on Mcfadden's shoulder, as Mcfadden tries to avoid the shot.
Mcfadden looks to land a combination but Namajunas avoids it well.
Namajunas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Namajunas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfadden 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.
Namajunas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcfadden circles away.
Namajunas avoids the body shot from Mcfadden.
Namajunas fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mcfadden clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Namajunas fails to land.
Mcfadden prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismael Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismael Mcfadden!
In defeat, Rose Namajunas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pour some sugar on me...'.
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