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Event:
CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3852 p4p, 344 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3137 p4p, 303 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith wants the takedown. Machin is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machin's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Machin
Machin wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Machin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machin has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Smith seems to have locked his on tight now - Machin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Smith, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilner Fatiman (ranked 6119 p4p, 392 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3680 p4p, 311 weight class). Fatiman comes to the ring accompanied by Zion Train. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Wilner Fatiman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith rushes Fatiman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is pulling down on Fatiman's head to control his posture.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fatiman pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fatiman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smith has recovered full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fatiman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatiman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fatiman from controlling successfully.
Smith pulls Fatiman in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fatiman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fatiman (3) vs (0) Smith
Fatiman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Fatiman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Fatiman is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman working away.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Fatiman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fatiman in the domination position with Smith hanging on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fatiman controls the position.
Fatiman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fatiman's guard! Nice work there by Smith! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatiman (3) vs (2) Smith
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Fatiman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fatiman manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Fatiman's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman 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.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
Fatiman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatiman (5) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to hold on to Fatiman's head to control him but Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatiman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is working for a kimura here but Smith manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fatiman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatiman (5) vs (4) Smith
Smith trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Fatiman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatiman (7) vs (4) Smith
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Fatiman looking to pass the guard.
Fatiman passes into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Fatiman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Fatiman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith pulls Fatiman in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatiman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fatiman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control.
Fatiman trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to keep Fatiman in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fatiman (7) vs (6) Smith
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fatiman 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Fatiman looking to control.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fatiman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fatiman keeps moving.
Fatiman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fatiman working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control but Fatiman is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fatiman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatiman looking for a sweep. Not yet Fatiman, not yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatiman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatiman takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Wilner Fatiman very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3578 p4p, 323 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 4411 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Michael pushes him off.
Smith clinches up with Michael and pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith pulls Michael into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Michael in close to prevent any damage.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael is one step ahead there.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Michael
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michael! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Michael
Michael is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michael trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Michael trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smith wants to control but Michael is keeping busy.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Michael from advancing position.
Michael trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Michael takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Michael is continuing to stall.
Michael trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is not content to let Michael control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith seems keen to control Michael's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michael's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (4) Michael
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michael dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Michael
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to control.
Michael controlling from the top position.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Michael controlling from the top position.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Michael
Michael looking to control.
Michael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (8) Michael
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael wins on points by 8 to 6.
Balbus Michael tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4960 p4p, 369 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3686 p4p, 325 weight class). Al Jhit comes into the arena with What May Safely Be Written blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith shoots in and bounces Al Jhit off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Smith
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Jhit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Smith
Al Jhit trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith managing to control the position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Jhit is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Al Jhit stalling.
Al Jhit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Al Jhit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Smith
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Al Jhit to sweep him here.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit trying to control the position.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Smith postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Jhit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Al Jhit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (4) Smith
Al Jhit controlling from the top position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Al Jhit is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (6) Smith
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 6 to 4.
Peter Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3772 p4p, 334 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3679 p4p, 325 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goncalves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TAPOUT. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Goncalves to the mat.
Goncalves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Goncalves screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 3478 p4p, 304 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3700 p4p, 317 weight class). Peter Smith is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Boesku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boesku defends it well.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Boesku can't get the takedown.
Boesku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Boesku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is pressed up against the ropes. Boesku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Smith
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boesku wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Boesku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boesku looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Boesku quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boesku celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Boesku!
A victorious Roman Boesku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3676 p4p, 313 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1132 p4p, 130 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Diame Jr pulls guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diame Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diame Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diame Jr! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Diame Jr
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stops Diame Jr from passing to mount.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Diame Jr has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (9) Diame Jr
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (9) Diame Jr
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (11) Diame Jr
Diame Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Diame Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (14) Diame Jr
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (17) Diame Jr
Diame Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Diame Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diame Jr tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Diame Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Diame Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (20) Diame Jr
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith holding on.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dumba Diame Jr thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 1511 p4p, 171 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3600 p4p, 314 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Smith enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong Hyuk forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Dong Hyuk up, before dumping him to the ground. Dong Hyuk manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dong Hyuk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (2) Smith
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (4) Smith
Smith won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dong Hyuk has locked up a guillotine! Dong Hyuk's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smith is holding on here and Dong Hyuk must be using up a lot of energy. Smith has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dong Hyuk gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3549 p4p, 315 weight class) and Kristof Sienly (ranked 3081 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kristof Sienly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Sienly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sienly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Sienly
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith trying to control the position but Sienly manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sienly.
Smith trying to control the hands but Sienly breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sienly controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sienly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Sienly controls the position.
Sienly is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Sienly 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.
Smith prevents Sienly from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
Sienly slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sienly trying to control.
Sienly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Will Sienly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sienly trying to control.
Sienly wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Sienly's guard! Nice work there by Smith! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Sienly
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sienly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sienly trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Sienly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (6) Sienly
Sienly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sienly trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Sienly is stalling in the full guard.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sienly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sienly 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.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sienly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Sienly 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.
The adventures of Sienly the control monster continue. Boring.
Sienly wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sienly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sienly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sienly wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Sienly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (9) Sienly
Sienly looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sienly content just to control the position here.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Sienly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sienly's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sienly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to hold on but Sienly pushes him away.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sienly.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sienly fails to move to back control.
Sienly controlling from the full mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sienly's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith holds of for dear life.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling the position easily from mount.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling from mount.
Sienly fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sienly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sienly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Sienly maintains control.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Sienly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (2) vs (12) Sienly
Sienly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Sienly on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sienly looking to hold on to the position here but Smith rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sienly tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sienly is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Sienly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sienly is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sienly wins on points by 12 to 2.
Kristof Sienly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Hanma (ranked 4158 p4p, 346 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3503 p4p, 307 weight class). Hanma's entrance music is Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanma (4) vs (0) Smith
Hanma is controlling the position but Smith somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Hanma trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Hanma controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (7) vs (0) Smith
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Hanma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hanma controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Hanma prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hanma fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Hanma is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma controlling his opponent.
Hanma moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (10) vs (0) Smith
Hanma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hanma gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Hanma controls the action.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanma.
Hanma looking for the choke from the back.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hanma off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping busy.
Hanma is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hanma gets his way!
Hanma is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hanma biding his time, controlling Smith.
Hanma tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith is really stuck here.
Hanma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hanma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Hanma moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (13) vs (0) Smith
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Hanma.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Hanma from getting a body triangle.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
Hanma is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (16) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to buck Hanma off but Hanma is having none of it.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (18) vs (0) Smith
Hanma controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanma looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma controlling from mount.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A very excited looking Jack Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Orlov (ranked 1917 p4p, 214 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3337 p4p, 301 weight class). Orlov comes to the cage accompanied by K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Orlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Orlov goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orlov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orlov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Orlov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Orlov manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orlov (2) vs (0) Smith
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov looking to pass the guard.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith pulls Orlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Orlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orlov won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Orlov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith trying to remain calm as Orlov controls from the top position.
Smith tries to bench press Orlov off him but Orlov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Orlov's back. He's all about the action.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
Orlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orlov slips nicely into half guard.
Orlov trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
Orlov 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.
Smith wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Orlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy.
Smith wants to improve his position but Orlov is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Orlov seems content to control.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Orlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Orlov sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control but Orlov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orlov (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orlov tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Orlov from improving position.
Orlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Orlov tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Orlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3244 p4p, 305 weight class) and Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 2815 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Tarlac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tarlac clinches up against the cage.
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Tarlac
Tarlac is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Tarlac defends it.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tarlac regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac controlling the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Tarlac keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Tarlac
Tarlac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarlac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Tarlac has passed into half guard.
Tarlac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Tarlac controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlac is continuing to stall.
Smith won't allow Tarlac to pass to mount.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Tarlac sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
Tarlac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Tarlac sits in half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Tarlac passes easily into half guard.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Smith tries to roll over but Tarlac keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarlac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarlac's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (6) vs (2) Tarlac
Tarlac manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Tarlac.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (4) Tarlac
Tarlac wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Tarlac 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.
Smith has his hands on Tarlac's head, controlling the position.
Tarlac 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling Tarlac's posture.
Tarlac preventing the sweep.
Smith working a defensive guard but Tarlac passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Tarlac has control of the leg.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlac is working away from the top position though.
Tarlac not doing much here.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Tarlac has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tarlac wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlac is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Peter Smith very nearly forgot to thank Hot Spunk amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3228 p4p, 304 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2144 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues has chosen Chance The Rapper - Angels as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blues was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Blues
Smith controlling from the top position.
Blues trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Blues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Blues
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (2) Blues
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Blues
Blues tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Blues gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blues is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Blues is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Blues is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Blues struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Blues is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blues has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Blues
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blues manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Blues in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (8) Blues
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Blues is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
Blues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position but Blues postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (8) vs (8) Blues
Blues is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (8) Blues
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blues looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (13) vs (8) Blues
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues is not content to let Smith control the position.
Blues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (13) vs (12) Blues
Blues not allowing Smith to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blues looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blues prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Blues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Blues's guard. A big mistake from Blues there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (12) Blues
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Blues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (14) Blues
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Blues pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blues tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Peter Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EMP Marceau vs Brent
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Smith clinches. #BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Smith.
#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Vasquez lands a shot to the body.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Smith tries for a takedown but Vasquez manages to get underhooks.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Vasquez tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Vasquez with an uppercut!
Smith moves out of range as Vasquez throws a body kick.
Vasquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A jab from Vasquez does it's job there.
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasquez. Vasquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez lands a jab to the head.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Vasquez counters with a body kick.
Vasquez throws a shot to the body.
Vasquez pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Vasquez lands a front kick.
Vasquez scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That kick from Vasquez tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasquez catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Smith avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
A slow jab from Vasquez misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasquez.
Smith throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Vasquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasquez, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a combination. Vasquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vasquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasquez. Smith shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Vasquez feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A jab lands there for Vasquez.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasquez.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Vasquez.
A solid body kick from Vasquez.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith scores with a jab.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Smith misses with the combination.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Smith wants to clinch.#T2#
Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Vasquez counters with a solid body kick.
Vasquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vasquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vasquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasquez.
Smith's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasquez. Vasquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nando Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vasquez works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Vasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Vasquez jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Vasquez lands with a nice body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Vasquez catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith tries to clinch but Vasquez is having none of it.
Vasquez connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez connects with a body shot.
Vasquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasquez can pounce on him.
Vasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with some punches.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC2#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Vasquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Vasquez lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith cracks Vasquez with a good jab.
Vasquez misses with a kick to the body.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasquez pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vasquez - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vasquez. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasquez.
Vasquez leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasquez throws a counter combo.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Vasquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a combination
and Vasquez counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Vasquez drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vasquez is looking for the KO!
Vasquez drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vasquez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
A relieved looking Nando Vasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EMP Da Rocha vs Graves
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooter to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooter enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooter looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooter, not yet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith wants to stand but Cooter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith postures up in Cooter's guard and throws a big left but Cooter blocks it.
Cooter 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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cooter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Cooter is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Cooter.
Cooter is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Cooter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cooter wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Cooter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooter is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Cooter pushes him away.
Cooter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooter fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Cooter gets a takedown into half guard.
Cooter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cooter is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to roll over but Cooter keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Cooter. #T3#
Cooter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooter.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cooter wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooter's guard. #REVB#
Cooter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Cooter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooter throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T4#
Cooter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooter won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cooter wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Cooter with a nice head shot there.
Cooter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cooter with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith tries to clinch but Cooter is having none of it. #TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cooter is trying to keep Smith in close.
Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cooter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Cooter throwing strikes but missing.
Cooter throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter controlling from the top position.
Cooter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Smith looking to control.
Smith pulls Cooter in close to prevent any damage.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith controlling the position.
Cooter stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooter, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooter.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooter swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Cooter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cooter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is pulling down on Cooter's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooter, at least for the moment.#T3#
Cooter trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Cooter stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Cooter throwing strikes but missing.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Cooter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cooter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cooter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooter trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooter throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Cooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Cooter scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Smith forces Cooter back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cooter is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cooter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Cooter is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cooter gets back to half guard.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cooter is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Smith trying to pass the guard but Cooter defending well.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith wants to stand up but Cooter is controlling the position.
Cooter wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooter defending well though.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cooter is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cooter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cooter is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cobweb Cooter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cooter looking to control.
Cooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is in close to Cooter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cooter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith cracks Cooter with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Cooter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cooter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooter trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Cooter blocks nicely.
Smith distracts Cooter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Cooter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith distracts Cooter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peter Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stands up over Cooter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Cooter is working hard here to advance position.
Cooter trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cobweb Cooter!
As Cobweb Cooter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Nando Vasquez (317728) we are one and one in me eyes we need to finish this face me if you have the guts to find out once and for all which one of us is the superrior fighter'.
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #CL#
Paddington clinches up against the cage.
Paddington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paddington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Paddington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Paddington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Paddington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paddington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Paddington keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paddington working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB#
Paddington looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Paddington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Paddington!
A relieved looking David Paddington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooter swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Cooter tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooter tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Smith has Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Cooter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith has Cooter pressed against the cage.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Cooter.
Cooter works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooter wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooter.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cooter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooter closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cooter pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to bum rush Cooter with a series of wild strikes but Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Cooter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cooter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Cooter.
#T2#
Cooter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooter closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cooter pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Cooter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is pulling down on Cooter's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooter, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cooter stops Smith from standing up.
Cooter is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooter lands a couple of elbows.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Cooter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooter is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#T4#
Smith controlling from the top position.
Cooter pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooter is adopting a defensive 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 Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooter.
Cooter digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooter!
Cooter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cooter 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.
Cooter wants to control but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position but Cooter is working away.
Cooter wants to control but Smith postures up.#T1#
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cooter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cooter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cooter desperately trying to maintain half guard. #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.
Cooter is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cooter trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooter throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cooter scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Cooter moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooter misses the target.#T3#
Cooter shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cooter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooter.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooter rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Cooter.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Cooter ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Cooter ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooter also avoids with ease.
Cooter shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cooter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Cooter dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cooter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooter dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Cooter throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooter pushes him off.
Cooter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cooter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooter's calf.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith defending well as Cooter loads up on a big left hand.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith'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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooter throws out the jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooter.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobweb Cooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cooter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Cooter up against the cage.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Cooter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
#T1#
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cooter.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cooter moved out of range.
Cooter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith catches Cooter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cooter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Cooter.
#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Cooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooter.
Cooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Cooter manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith has Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooter avoids the damage to the body.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Cooter tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Cooter swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooter is defending well for now.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Cooter fails to land.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Cooter keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to push Cooter away but Cooter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Cooter can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooter.
Smith prevents a body shot from Cooter.
Cooter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooter looking to stall.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooter up against the cage.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Cooter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to bum rush Cooter with a series of wild strikes but Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cooter connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Cooter does no damage.
Cooter blocks a head kick by Smith.
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!
Smith throws a combination. Cooter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Cooter misses with a body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Cooter strikes.
Cooter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooter.#TD#
Cooter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Cooter.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smith!
An out of breath Peter Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cobweb Cooter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Diame Jr against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Diame Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Diame Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Diame Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Diame Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Diame Jr is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Diame Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diame Jr trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith keeping hold of Diame Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Diame Jr controlling the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is controlling Diame Jr's trapped leg to prevent Diame Jr from advancing to side control.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Diame Jr sits in half guard.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Diame Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diame Jr working a defensive guard here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.#T4##SUB#
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diame Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diame Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Diame Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith in the domination position with Diame Jr hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Diame Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Diame Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diame Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diame Jr back into the cage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith prevents Diame Jr from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Diame Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Diame Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Diame Jr dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Diame Jr's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diame Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diame Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith batters Diame Jr with a massive right followed by a huge left! Diame Jr is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Smith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Diame Jr to the mat with a gruesome thud! Smith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Smith!
A victorious Peter Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith throws the left hand but Be Nize avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Be Nize paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Be Nize motions for Smith to come forward. Be Nize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings for the body but Be Nize moves out of range.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Be Nize.
Be Nize attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Be Nize slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Be Nize scores with a nice head shot.
Be Nize scores with a push kick.
Be Nize moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Be Nize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Be Nize appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Be Nize.
Be Nize looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Be Nize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Be Nize drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Be Nize, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Be Nize lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Be Nize half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Be Nize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Be Nize connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Smith misses #TD#
and Be Nize counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Be Nize is controlling him.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Be Nize wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Be Nize is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Be Nize has managed to sneak the leg through.
Be Nize wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is staying active underneath Be Nize, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Be Nize is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Be Nize is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Be Nize is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Be Nize is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Be Nize performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Be Nize trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Be Nize looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Be Nize.
Be Nize controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Be Nize.
Be Nize throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Be Nize throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Be Nize plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Be Nize moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Be Nize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Be Nize misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks Be Nize with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a series of punches but Be Nize avoids them all with ease.
Be Nize half committed to a counter leg kick.
Be Nize slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Be Nize is looking to counter punch.
Smith staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra Rrz Be Nize dominated that round.
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#
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Be Nize appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Be Nize's head but Be Nize sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Be Nize in a clinch.
Be Nize wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Be Nize avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Be Nize's elbow.
Be Nize holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Be Nize for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Be Nize is avoiding it.
#TD#
Be Nize scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Be Nize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Be Nize off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Be Nize avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Be Nize misses the target.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Be Nize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Smith tries to clinch but Be Nize moves out of range.
Be Nize attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Be Nize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Be Nize with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Smith #TD#
and Be Nize counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Be Nize wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Be Nize stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Be Nize goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Be Nize but great work by Smith.
Be Nize 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. #T3#
Be Nize manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Be Nize is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Be Nize is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Be Nize is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Be Nize 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.
Be Nize is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Be Nize looking for a sweep. Not yet Be Nize, not yet.
Be Nize looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Be Nize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Be Nize swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Be Nize in a clinch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Be Nize has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Be Nize manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Be Nize controls the pace.#SUB#
Be Nize 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.
Be Nize looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Be Nize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Be Nize passes into half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Be Nize is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Be Nize is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#T2#
Be Nize stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Be Nize trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Be Nize looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Be Nize is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Be Nize is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
Be Nize working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Be Nize not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Be Nize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith managing to control the position.
Be Nize trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Be Nize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Be Nize from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Be Nize was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Be Nize changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Be Nize manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
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 Ra Rrz Be Nize.
I think Be Nize has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Smith!
An out of breath Peter Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Be Nize is having none of it. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Be Nize is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Be Nize is looking for a takedown.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Be Nize is struggling to control the position.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Be Nize.
Be Nize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Be Nize leaning his opponent against the cage.#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.
Be Nize is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Be Nize can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Be Nize blocks it.
Smith wants to break free but Be Nize has control.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Be Nize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Be Nize wants a takedown.
Peter Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ra Rrz Be Nize.#T3#
Be Nize is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Be Nize misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Be Nize moves into the clinch successfully.
Be Nize has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Be Nize is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Be Nize cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Be Nize is out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Be Nize.
Be Nize slips a straight right by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Be Nize pushes him off.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Be Nize pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Be Nize.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands a body shot.
Be Nize throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Be Nize scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Be Nize lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Be Nize throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Be Nize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Be Nize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Be Nize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Be Nize throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Be Nize counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Be Nize can do to turn this around?#T1#
Be Nize controlling from mount.
Be Nize can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Be Nize might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Be Nize takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Be Nize is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Be Nize controlling his opponent.
Be Nize trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Be Nize controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Smith prevents Be Nize from taking his back.#SUB2#
Be Nize jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Be Nize has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Be Nize trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Be Nize from improving position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Be Nize tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Be Nize wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Be Nize seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smith has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith has control of Be Nize's left arm, preventing Be Nize from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ra Rrz Be Nize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Be Nize shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Be Nize doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Be Nize.
Smith stuns Be Nize with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Be Nize backs up against the cage.
Peter Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Be Nize off the cage and back into range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Be Nize.
Be Nize lands the left hand.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Be Nize against the cage.
Smith is trying to push Be Nize away but Be Nize has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Be Nize successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Be Nize has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Be Nize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #T1#
Be Nize wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Be Nize has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is looking to stand up but Be Nize won't let him.
Smith trying to control but Be Nize is working from the bottom.
Be Nize is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Be Nize has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smith wants to control the pace but Be Nize is squirming around nicely.
Be Nize tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Be Nize is looking to get to half guard.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Be Nize bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Be Nize has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Be Nize's guard.#REVR#
Ra Rrz Be Nize has got the better of the ground game so far.
Be Nize is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Be Nize has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Be Nize has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ra Rrz Be Nize!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a straight right. Russo Jr didn't see that one coming.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Russo Jr gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Russo Jr is looking for a takedown.
Russo Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Russo Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Russo Jr is keeping the position.#T1#
Russo Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Russo Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Smith stands up and waves to Russo Jr to follow him. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russo Jr swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donato Russo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith shoots in but Russo Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #T3##BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Donato Russo Jr has been cut.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russo Jr defends well and Smith ends up having to push Russo Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Russo Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Russo Jr fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Russo Jr. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Russo Jr shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Smith has Russo Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T4##BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#
Russo Jr is rocked!
The fighters circling - Russo Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Russo Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Russo Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russo Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is not content to let Russo Jr control the position.
Smith stops Russo Jr from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donato Russo Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith rushes Russo Jr and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donato Russo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Russo Jr backs away looking to recover.
Oh Russo Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Smith dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Russo Jr has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Abaddon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Abaddon and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Abaddon misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Abaddon up against the cage.
Abaddon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abaddon backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abaddon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abaddon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch up
and Abaddon counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Abaddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abaddon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abaddon, pushing him back against the cage.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocking some punches.
Abaddon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Abaddon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abaddon's gas tank.
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Abaddon avoids the damage to the body.
Abaddon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon takes a shot to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abaddon lands a right hand.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abaddon is defending well for now.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Abaddon throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abaddon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abaddon misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Abaddon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Abaddon swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abaddon misses with a head kick.
Abaddon misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Abaddon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abaddon misses with a kick to the body.
#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abaddon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abaddon has Smith pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Abaddon working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Abaddon is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith taking a breather here.
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 Peter Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Abaddon misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abaddon looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Abaddon misses the target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Abaddon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abaddon misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abaddon lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Abaddon tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abaddon's elbow.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
#T1#
Abaddon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Abaddon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Abaddon tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Abaddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon lands a right hand.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T2#
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Abaddon keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Abaddon on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abaddon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abaddon but Abaddon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Abaddon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abaddon after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Abaddon.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abaddon.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Abaddon blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abaddon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Abaddon lands a right hook to the body.
Abaddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abaddon scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abaddon's guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abaddon wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abaddon is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Abaddon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith stays in close to Abaddon's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekyle Abaddon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith tries to clinch but Abaddon moves away
and Abaddon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abaddon pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peter Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith defending well as Abaddon loads up on a big left hand.
Abaddon lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Abaddon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abaddon swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#TD#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Abaddon 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon lands a left hand.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Abaddon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abaddon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Abaddon.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abaddon tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Abaddon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2##CL#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Abaddon misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Abaddon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Abaddon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Abaddon has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Abaddon's head.
Abaddon misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land. #T3#
Abaddon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abaddon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Abaddon from standing up. #SU2#
Abaddon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abaddon looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
As Abaddon looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Abaddon just gets out of the way.#TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abaddon's half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.#T4#
Abaddon controlling the position well.
Abaddon trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekyle Abaddon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abaddon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekyle Abaddon!
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Event:
ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Shakhbulatov is avoiding it.
#TD#
Shakhbulatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Shakhbulatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shakhbulatov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shakhbulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Shakhbulatov seems content to control.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakhbulatov connects with a couple of short punches.
Shakhbulatov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Shakhbulatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shakhbulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakhbulatov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Shakhbulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith striking off his back.
Shakhbulatov advances position into side control!
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T3#
Shakhbulatov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shakhbulatov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shakhbulatov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Smith.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shakhbulatov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Shakhbulatov blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Shakhbulatov keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Shakhbulatov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4##SUB#
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shakhbulatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Smith tries to buck Shakhbulatov off but Shakhbulatov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakhbulatov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith strikes from the bottom but Shakhbulatov passes into mount!
Shakhbulatov lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith wants to clinch.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Shakhbulatov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith scores with a nice shot.
Smith lands an upkick as Shakhbulatov stands over him.
Shakhbulatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakhbulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to strike off his back.
Shakhbulatov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Smith.#T1#
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. Shakhbulatov connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith wants to improve his position but Shakhbulatov is controlling well.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shakhbulatov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Shakhbulatov.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shakhbulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shakhbulatov's back!#T2#
Shakhbulatov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith lands punches and elbows.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Shakhbulatov hold on?!
Shakhbulatov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shakhbulatov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is punishing Shakhbulatov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Shakhbulatov to escape the position.
Smith landing with strikes. #ROC2#
Shakhbulatov is rocked!
Smith scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shakhbulatov is looking for a way out.
Oh Shakhbulatov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is trying to stick to Shakhbulatov's back but Shakhbulatov is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shakhbulatov.
Smith is striking from the bottom but Shakhbulatov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shakhbulatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Shakhbulatov sits in half guard. #T3#
Shakhbulatov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.
Shakhbulatov blocks the strikes from Smith.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakhbulatov to get the leverage.
Shakhbulatov wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Shakhbulatov there.
Rustam Shakhbulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Shakhbulatov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shakhbulatov dominating with strikes here.
Smith throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shakhbulatov. What's that going to do exactly?
Shakhbulatov lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shakhbulatov controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Smith turns into Shakhbulatov and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakhbulatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
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 Rustam Shakhbulatov 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Shakhbulatov pushes him off.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakhbulatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Shakhbulatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Shakhbulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shakhbulatov trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Shakhbulatov manages to pass to side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Shakhbulatov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Smith.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shakhbulatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shakhbulatov working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Shakhbulatov there. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shakhbulatov in particular looking to stall.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith scores with a few weak punches.
Peter Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to bench press Shakhbulatov off him but Shakhbulatov keeps the position.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shakhbulatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shakhbulatov working the head with strikes.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shakhbulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Shakhbulatov is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Shakhbulatov blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Shakhbulatov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shakhbulatov is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Shakhbulatov to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shakhbulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shakhbulatov.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.
Smith gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakhbulatov wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Shakhbulatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakhbulatov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Shakhbulatov!
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Event:
GFC 2: Glory
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Caunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Caunt.
Smith misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T1#
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Caunt takes a shot to the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Caunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caunt just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Caunt has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Caunt slowing the pace effectively.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Caunt tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith blocks a jab.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Caunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith is looking to clinch but Caunt is avoiding it.
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Caunt against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Caunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caunt has his back to the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
A short uppercut from Caunt.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
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 Peter Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Caunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Caunt in a clinch.
Caunt works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Caunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt taking a breather.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
#T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Caunt.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Smith rushes Caunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC2#
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith gets through Caunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caunt.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Caunt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt. #T3#
Smith pushes Caunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caunt lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Caunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caunt.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC2#
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T4#
Caunt takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Peter Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Caunt lands a left hand.
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 Peter Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Caunt misses.
Smith checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caunt.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Caunt tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land. #T1#
A hook to the body from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Caunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Caunt had a free shot at his head there.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Caunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Caunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Caunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Caunt looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Nice shot by Caunt.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Caunt circles away.
Smith moves to clinch but Caunt breaks away
and Caunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Dick Caunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Caunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to clinch up but Caunt keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch up but Caunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Caunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Caunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Caunt in a clinch.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
A short left from Caunt.
Caunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Caunt misses with the head strike.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Caunt - that landed with a thud.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
DUEL#134 Arjuna vs Bang
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Babakov swings for the body but Bentos moves out of range.
Bentos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bentos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babakov.
Babakov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bentos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergei Babakov has been cut.
Babakov misses with a straight left.
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babakov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bentos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bentos or perhaps it was just good defense by Babakov, which made it look bad.
Babakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentos throws out a counter right but Babakov avoids it with no problem.
Bentos swats away the attempt to clinch by Babakov.
Bentos only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Babakov throws a right hand that Bentos ducks under and follows up with a left that Bentos also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Babakov.
Bentos throws an overhand right that lands on Babakov's shoulder, as Babakov tries to avoid the shot.
Babakov slips under a jab.
Babakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Babakov moves into range and clinches up with Bentos.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bentos can't get the takedown.
Bentos blocking some punches.
Bentos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babakov up against the cage.
Babakov throws a head punch that misses.
Bentos throws a head punch that misses.
Bentos slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Babakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bentos backwards.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bentos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentos.
Babakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bentos controls his hands.
Bentos blocks a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babakov works on Bentos's body with a couple of short punches.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Bentos lands with a right to the head.
Bentos blocks an uppercut.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bentos blocks an uppercut.
Bentos has a couple of punches blocked by Babakov.
#T3#
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Bentos leaning against his opponent.
Bentos throws a head punch that misses.
Bentos prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentoss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bentos.
Bentos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bentos.
Bentos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Bentos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babakov is looking to clinch but Bentos is avoiding it.
Bentos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babakov stuffs the takedown.
Sergei Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Bentos.
Bentos needs to keep his hands up - Babakov had a free shot at his head there.
Babakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentos with the counter takedown but Babakov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Bentos misses. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babakov checks a leg kick.
Babakov checks a leg kick.
Babakov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentos circles away.
Babakov lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bentos.
Babakov misses with a straight right.
Babakov tries to clinch up but Bentos circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Babakov rushes Bentos and presses him up against the cage.
Babakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Babakov.
Bentos throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Babakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Babakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Babakov misses with the combination.
Bentos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bentos scores with a jab to the body.
Babakov tries to clinch
and Bentos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bentos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babakov is looking to clinch.
Babakov looks to clinch #TD2#
and Bentos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bentos 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.
Babakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bentos can do to turn this around?
Bentos throwing shots but Babakov is blocking nicely.
Bentos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babakov tries to roll over but Bentos keeps him under control.
Bentos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Bentos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bentos wants to take a breather but Babakov is having none of it.
Bentos looks to land a strike but Babakov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Babakov keeping moving, preventing Bentos from controlling successfully.
Bentos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bentos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bentos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bentos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bentos on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bentos throws a big right hand that misses.
Bentos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bentos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babakov tries to clinch up.
Bentos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babakov tries to clinch there but Bentos circles away.
Babakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bentos can pounce on him.
Sergei Babakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Bentos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babakov wants to clinch.
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Babakov looks to clinch #TD2#
and Bentos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bentos in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babakov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bentos.
Bentos trying to control but Babakov is working from the bottom.
Babakov seems keen to control Bentos's posture.
Bentos wants to control from the top but Babakov keeps moving. #T4#
Bentos is looking to work some ground and pound but Babakov has wrist control.
Bentos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babakov keeping moving, preventing Bentos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sergei Babakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bentos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Babakov.
Babakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bentos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bentos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bentos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babakov tries to clinch there but Bentos circles away.
Babakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Bentos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei Babakov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bentos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babakov lands with a good body shot.
Babakov tries to clinch but Bentos moves out of range.
Bentos feints the counter takedown.
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentos with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Babakov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Babakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bentos takes one to the side of the head.
Bentos tries to land a leg kick but Babakov saw it coming and moves away.
Babakov misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Babakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babakov lands a jab.
Bentos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Babakov forces Bentos back against the cage and clinches.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Bentos misses with some punches.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentos.
Bentos blocking some punches.
Bentos'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.
A short right from Babakov on the inside. #T2#
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentos.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Bentos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sergei Babakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bentos avoiding damage.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Bentos.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bentos tries to score a body lock takedown but Babakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentos lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov lands a nice uppercut.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bentos. #T3#
Bentos prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Bentos blocks a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov throws a head punch that misses.
Babakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bentos.
A short left from Babakov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Babakov.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Babakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakov lands with a left to the head.
Babakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bentos blocks a body shot from Babakov. #T4##TD2#
Bentos lands a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bentos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bentos stopping the sweep attempt from Babakov.
Bentos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bentos trying to control but Babakov is working from the bottom.
Babakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bentos throws a strike but Babakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Babakov slips nicely into half guard.
Bentos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babakov is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babakov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Babakov!
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Event:
DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Bentos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald jabs Bentos right on the nose. Bentos blinks but takes it well.
Bentos avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Bentos throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentos wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bentos. That did some damage!
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fray Bentos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Bentos does it's job there.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Bentos takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Bentos sets himself, and McDonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Bentos avoids it this time.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Bentos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentos checks a low kick from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
letting Bentos counter with a right hand.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bentos thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Bentos is wise to it.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Bentos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentos finish him?
and Bentos counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDonald! He's just covering up as Bentos starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fray Bentos!
Fray Bentos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Bentos.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Bentos counters with a nice body shot.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Bentos takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses. #TD2#
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Bentos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bentos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentos throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Bentos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chavez controls the pace.#T1#
Chavez preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chavez controls the pace.
Bentos wants to hit a switch here but Chavez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentos there!
Chavez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chavez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bentos regains half guard.#T2#
Bentos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bentos wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
Chavez content to control rather than advance.
Bentos wants to get back to full guard.
Chavez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Chavez uses his free foot to push down on Bentos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bentos.
Bentos is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Bentos regains half guard.
Chavez prevents Bentos from improving his position.#T4#
Bentos trying to get back to full guard but Chavez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bentos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bentos is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bentos working to try and regain 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 Estaban Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez throws the left hand but Bentos avoids the punch easily.
Bentos lands with a nice body punch.
Bentos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Bentos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez looks to throw a body kick
and Bentos counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bentos misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bentos thinking.
Bentos shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Bentos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez thuds his right hand into Bentos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentos moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Bentos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bentos has his takedown stuffed
and Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bentos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Bentos shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Chavez misses its target.
Estaban Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Bentos.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Estaban Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Bentos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bentos looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Chavez swings for the body but Bentos moves out of range.
Bentos misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Bentos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Bentos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bentos avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Bentos throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Bentos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bentos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bentos cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Bentos drives through with a takedown into Chavez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Bentos content to stall in guard here.
Bentos throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Bentos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fray Bentos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bentos is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bentos wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
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 Estaban Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Bentos swings widly with a right hand
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Bentos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez works the jab nicely.
Bentos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Bentos jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez leaves Bentos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chavez leaves Bentos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Bentos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bentos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bentos fails to land the takedown.
Estaban Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Bentos.
Chavez throws a combination. Bentos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bentos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentos.
Bentos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bentos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
#KD#
Chavez lands a left and a right that send Bentos crashing to the mat, dazed. Chavez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bentos is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fray Bentos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bentos is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him?
Bentos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez drops Bentos with a big left hand! Bentos is injured, injured bad! Chavez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estaban Chavez!
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Event:
Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pepper tries to score with a low kick but Bentos moves his leg out of the way.
Bentos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepper moves away.
Pepper stalks Bentos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bentos's face. Bentos staggers backwards, shaken.
Pepper looks to throw the jab but Bentos is out of range. #CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Pepper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pepper works on Bentos's body with a couple of short punches.
Pepper tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Pepper back against the cage.
Pepper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pepper misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bentos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pepper regains guard.
Pepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bentos is one step ahead there.
Bentos wants to pass the guard but Pepper is keeping the position.
Pepper looking to control.
#T1#
Bentos preventing the sweep.
Bentos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bentos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bentos stands and throws Pepper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bentos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pepper keeps working.
Pepper is looking to reverse the position.
Bentos is looking to take a break and control but Pepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pepper looks to move to half guard but instead Bentos has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Pepper is squirming around, avoiding Bentos's attempts to control the action.
Bentos looking to finish with strikes here!
Bentos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pepper tries to hold on but Bentos postures up.
Bentos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentos raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
You get the feeling that Pepper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bentos lands a big elbow.
Bentos looking to finish Pepper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pepper!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper regains half guard.
Bentos throwing shots but Pepper is blocking nicely.
Bentos prevents Pepper from improving his position.
Pepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bentos slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper trying to control but Bentos postures up.
#T4#
Bentos moves nicely into side control.
Pepper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bentos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pepper to see if he's OK.
Pepper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bentos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pepper defending against the ground and pound.
Bentos controlling from side mount.
Pepper wants to get back to his feet but Bentos drags him back down.
Bentos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pepper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bentos.
A shot to the body from Pepper misses
and Bentos counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pepper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pepper misses with a right hand
enabling Bentos to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pepper is rocked!
Bentos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pepper can do to turn this around?
Pepper walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pepper limp body while Bentos jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fray Bentos!
An out of breath Fray Bentos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bentos circles away.
Bentos flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Bentos avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Bentos cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Bentos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bentos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Bentos and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bentos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Bentos.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson presses Bentos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bentos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bentos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Bentos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentos working the head and body with strikes.
Bentos thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Bentos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bentos throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Bentos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bentos is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Bentos to pass to mount.
Bentos throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Bentos trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Bentos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bentos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bentos is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Bentos there. #T2#
Bentos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bentos wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bentos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bentos on the ground.
Bentos is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Bentos tries to pass. #T3#
Bentos throws a big right hand that misses.
Bentos 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Johnson rushes Bentos and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bentos blocks it.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Bentos improves position.
Bentos taking a breather.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson digs a right hand into Bentos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bentos's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bentos tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bentos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bentos'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.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bentos backwards. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Bentos throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bentos gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Bentos stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Bentos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bentos.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentos slows down the pace here.
Bentos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bentos avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bentos scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Bentos's head but Bentos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Bentos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Bentos throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Bentos looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Bentos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Bentos stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bentos lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Johnson pushes Bentos up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bentos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Bentos - that landed with a thud.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentos.
The referee calls for Bentos to work.
Bentos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bentos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bentos.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bentos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bentos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bentos's elbow.
Bentos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bentos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Bentos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Bentos looking for a takedown. #T2#
Bentos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Bentos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Bentos manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Bentos postures up.
Bentos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Bentos's posture. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bentos from controlling successfully.
Bentos tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Bentos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bentos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bentos trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Bentos scoring with strikes. #T4#
Bentos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bentos scoring with punches from side control.
Bentos working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bentos controlling from the full mount.
Bentos unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentos with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bentos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentos punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Bentos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson takes a swing at Bentos's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Bentos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bentos ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Bentos's shoulder, as Bentos tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Bentos shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bentos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bentos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Fray Bentos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bentos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bentos wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Bentos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentos is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bentos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bentos pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bentos is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bentos passes to full mount!
Bentos with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Bentos maintains control.
Bentos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bentos wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Bentos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bentos connects with a bit shot that sees Johnson covering up! More strikes from Bentos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bentos is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fray Bentos!
After winning the bout, Fray Bentos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mihajlovic misses the shot to the body.
Mihajlovic catches Lejonstolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Mihajlovic there.
Mihajlovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mihajlovic throws a jab when Lejonstolt was well out of range.
Lejonstolt throws out a counter right but Mihajlovic avoids it with no problem.
Mihajlovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Lejonstolt shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lejonstolt darts in and clinches Mihajlovic up against the cage.
Lejonstolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihajlovic backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihajlovic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lejonstolt fails to land.
Lejonstolt scores with a shot to the side of Mihajlovic's head.
Mihajlovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lejonstolt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lejonstolt looks to land a combination but Mihajlovic avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Lejonstolt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mihajlovic doesn't seem phased though.
Lejonstolt lands a slapping body shot.
Mihajlovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mihajlovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mihajlovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihajlovic lands a really nice looking cross but Lejonstolt seems unphased.
#T1#
Mihajlovic misses with an uppercut. Lejonstolt saw that one coming.
Mihajlovic shoots in but Lejonstolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ljubomir Mihajlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihajlovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Lejonstolt scores with a four punch combination!
Nice straight punches there by Lejonstolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lejonstolt.
Lejonstolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mihajlovic avoids the body shot from Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic with a poor takedown
and Lejonstolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lejonstolt fails to land with a series of punches.
Mihajlovic takes a swing at Lejonstolt's ribcage but misses.
Lejonstolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch but Lejonstolt moves out of range.
Lejonstolt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lejonstolt scores with a nice head shot.
Lejonstolt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihajlovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihajlovic. Lejonstolt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lejonstolt cracks Mihajlovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mihajlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lejonstolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihajlovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lejonstolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihajlovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Lejonstolt gets caught flat footed, as Mihajlovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lejonstolt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lejonstolt is trying to control the position but Mihajlovic postures up. #SUB2#
Lejonstolt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mihajlovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lejonstolt is controlling Mihajlovic's posture.
Mihajlovic postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mihajlovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mihajlovic landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lejonstolt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Lejonstolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihajlovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihajlovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mihajlovic looking to pass the guard.
Mihajlovic trying to control but Lejonstolt is working from the bottom.
Lejonstolt wants to stand and escape but Mihajlovic is having none of it.
Mihajlovic passes Lejonstolt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mihajlovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lejonstolt is staying active underneath Mihajlovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mihajlovic 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. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lejonstolt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lejonstolt trying to control the position.
Mihajlovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lejonstolt wants to stand and escape but Mihajlovic is having none of it.
Mihajlovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mihajlovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lejonstolt wants to get back to his feet but Mihajlovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lejonstolt keeping moving, preventing Mihajlovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lejonstolt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mihajlovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lejonstolt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Lejonstolt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mihajlovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lejonstolt tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Lejonstolt lands.
Mihajlovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lejonstolt works Mihajlovic's body with a nice hook.
Lejonstolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lejonstolt misses with a two punch combination.
Lejonstolt misses with a hook.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lejonstolt sprawls well. Lejonstolt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihajlovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ljubomir Mihajlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Mihajlovic. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lejonstolt works Mihajlovic's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Lejonstolt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lejonstolt! But no joy.
Lejonstolt takes a swing at Mihajlovic's ribcage but misses.
Mihajlovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mihajlovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lejonstolt.#T1#
Mihajlovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lejonstolt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mihajlovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lejonstolt throws a big shot that misses.
Mihajlovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lejonstolt is fending him off so far but Mihajlovic persists. Nope, Lejonstolt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ljubomir Mihajlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihajlovic lands the left hand.
Mihajlovic looks to throw the jab but Lejonstolt is out of range.
Lejonstolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Lejonstolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lejonstolt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mihajlovic. Mihajlovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Lejonstolt punishes Mihajlovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Lejonstolt connects with the punch.
Mihajlovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lejonstolt is fending him off so far but Mihajlovic persists. Nope, Lejonstolt circles away and we're back to standing.
Lejonstolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihajlovic misses with a straight right.
Mihajlovic throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lejonstolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Lejonstolt. No joy for Mihajlovic on that attempt.
Mihajlovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lejonstolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihajlovic.
Lejonstolt takes a swing at Mihajlovic's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Lejonstolt shows good takedown defense.
Lejonstolt loads up on a big right hand but Mihajlovic slips the punch.
Lejonstolt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lejonstolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihajlovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Lejonstolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lejonstolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mihajlovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lejonstolt.
#TD#
Mihajlovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lejonstolt's guard.
Lejonstolt has momentary wrist control but Mihajlovic slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lejonstolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mihajlovic trying to control but Lejonstolt is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lejonstolt tries to strike from the bottom.
Mihajlovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lejonstolt trying to keep a closed guard but Mihajlovic is proving a slippery customer.
Lejonstolt keeping moving, preventing Mihajlovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lejonstolt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mihajlovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lejonstolt keeping moving, preventing Mihajlovic from controlling successfully.
Mihajlovic stopping the sweep attempt from Lejonstolt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihajlovic works over Lejonstolt with some ground and pound from guard.
Ljubomir Mihajlovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lejonstolt keeping moving, preventing Mihajlovic from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mihajlovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mihajlovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lejonstolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lejonstolt trying to keep a closed guard but Mihajlovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mihajlovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Lejonstolt 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.
Mihajlovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mihajlovic wants to control from the top but Lejonstolt keeps moving.
Mihajlovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Lejonstolt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lejonstolt misses with a looping left.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lejonstolt as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lejonstolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihajlovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic closes the distance and clinches up with Lejonstolt, looking for a takedown. Mihajlovic pushes Lejonstolt against the cage but Lejonstolt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lejonstolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lejonstolt keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mihajlovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Lejonstolt, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ljubomir Mihajlovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihajlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lejonstolt throws a series of punches but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Lejonstolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihajlovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Lejonstolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mihajlovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Lejonstolt cracks Mihajlovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lejonstolt misses with a straight right.
Lejonstolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihajlovic.#T1#
Lejonstolt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lejonstolt lands with a nice body punch.
Lejonstolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihajlovic misses with a wild body shot.
Mihajlovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lejonstolt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mihajlovic ducks under a wild hook from Lejonstolt.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lejonstolt but Lejonstolt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lejonstolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mihajlovic throws a shot to the body.
Lejonstolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lejonstolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mihajlovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lejonstolt manages to avoid it.
Mihajlovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lejonstolt to score with a decent uppercut.
Lars Lejonstolt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch.
Mihajlovic misses with a hook.#T2#
Mihajlovic fails to land the takedown.
Mihajlovic slips under a jab.
Mihajlovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihajlovic scores with a jab to the body.
Mihajlovic blocks a jab.#TD#
Mihajlovic looking to score a takedown here. Lejonstolt is defending well but Mihajlovic drives through and ends up in Lejonstolt's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lejonstolt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lejonstolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihajlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihajlovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mihajlovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lejonstolt.
Lejonstolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihajlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mihajlovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lejonstolt throwing strikes but missing.
Lejonstolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihajlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lars Lejonstolt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lejonstolt preventing the sweep.
Lejonstolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mihajlovic keeping moving, preventing Lejonstolt from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Lejonstolt stopping the sweep attempt from Mihajlovic.
Lejonstolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihajlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mihajlovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mihajlovic jabs Lejonstolt right on the nose. Lejonstolt blinks but takes it well.
Lejonstolt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mihajlovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lejonstolt.
Lejonstolt connects with the punch.
Ljubomir Mihajlovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lejonstolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihajlovic's hands.
Mihajlovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lejonstolt scores with a jab. Mihajlovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lejonstolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lejonstolt tries to escape but Mihajlovic is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Lejonstolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lejonstolt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Lars Lejonstolt!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Lars Lejonstolt!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Lars Lejonstolt!
Lars Lejonstolt wins by unanimous decision!
Lars Lejonstolt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UFC 1-It Has Begun!
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mihajlovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoffsteder on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoffsteder's guard now, I'm sure.
Mihajlovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mihajlovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoffsteder tries to improve position but can't.
Mihajlovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoffsteder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mihajlovic works to advance to full mount. Hoffsteder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffsteder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mihajlovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Mihajlovic landing strikes from the mount and Hoffsteder is in trouble! #T1#
Mihajlovic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoffsteder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mihajlovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoffsteder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mihajlovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mihajlovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mihajlovic lands with some strikes.
Hoffsteder is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihajlovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Mihajlovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Hoffsteder is rocked!
Mihajlovic controlling his opponent.
Oh Hoffsteder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihajlovic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hoffsteder! More shots from Mihajlovic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ljubomir Mihajlovic!
Ljubomir Mihajlovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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