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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Smith feints a jab promting Jenkins to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jenkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Brason Jenkins has been cut. Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith. Smith throws a combination. Jenkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot. Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith. Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins. Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##TD2# Jenkins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Jenkins manages to get the takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage. Jenkins controlling the pace. Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. Jenkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jenkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Smith tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control. Jenkins is controlling the pace.
#T2# Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB2# Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage. Jenkins lands with a punch from half guard. Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith trying to control here.
Jenkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SU2# Jenkins get's back to his feet. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.#T4##CL2# Jenkins clinches up against the cage. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there. Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brason Jenkins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Brason Jenkins's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Nice sprawl there from Smith as Jenkins shoots in. Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith. Smith with a poor takedown #TD2# and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that. #ES# Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Jenkins throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. Smith dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Smith's head and hops out. Jenkins feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashaam Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jenkins.#CUT2# It looks like Rashaam Smith has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease. #TD2# Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Smith scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jenkins manages to mount him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully. Jenkins working Smith over with strikes here. #SUB2# Jenkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jenkins lands with some strikes.#T2# Jenkins controlling from mount. #SUB2# Jenkins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Jenkins is controlling Smith's posture. Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Jenkins wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jenkins is controlling Smith's posture.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jenkins is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy. Jenkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
A close second round but Brason Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Jenkins gets a clinch. Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head. Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Jenkins keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smith jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1# Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense. Rashaam Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. Rashaam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brason Jenkins. Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL# Smith clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Jenkins moves into the clinch.#BC2# Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.#T2##TD2# Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith with a hook.#CL2# Jenkins closes the distance and clinches. Jenkins'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.#TD2# Jenkins successfully pulls guard.
#T3# Jenkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. Jenkins has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. Let's hope that Jenkins 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 trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. Jenkins is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
#TD2# Jenkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jenkins is in Smith's guard. Rashaam Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brason Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Rashaam Smith. I think Jenkins 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brason Jenkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1# Smith drops his hands momentarily and Gattuso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gattuso throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. Gattuso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Gattuso darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith slips a straight right by Gattuso. Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Gattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gattuso scores with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gattuso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Gattuso misses with a straight right. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC# Smith is rocked! Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Gattuso connects with a crisp jab. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Gattuso finish him? Gattuso is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Smith fails in his attempt to clinch. Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Gattuso misses the target. Gattuso throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Gattuso dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Gattuso!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 764 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1# Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith throws a series of strikes that have Rosario backpedaling.
Timmy Rosario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rosario has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.#TD2# Smith tries to sprawl but Rosario drives through with a takedown into half guard. Rosario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Rosario is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily. Rosario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith trying to control here.
Rosario not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rosario lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Rosario wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Rosario is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Rosario is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. Rosario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ground and pound from Rosario. Rosario 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. Rosario working the head and body with strikes. Rosario throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2# Ground and pound from Rosario. #SUB2# Rosario is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Rosario eventually gives up the hold. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rosario lands a nice short elbow. Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Rosario seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rosario is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3# Rosario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rosario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosario.
Rosario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Rosario is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Rosario is looking for a kimura here.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosario scores with a couple of nice shots. Smith is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB# Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosario pulls his head out easily. Smith is looking to improve his position.
Rosario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2# Rosario is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosario scores with a couple of nice shots. Smith taking some punishment here, with Rosario in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Rosario dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Some wild striking there from Smith.
#TD# Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Rosario actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Rosario actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Rosario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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.#SUB2# Rosario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Rosario actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions off his back. Rosario is not content to let Smith control the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith prevents Rosario from improving his position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosario can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Rosario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosario keeps working. #SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rosario is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #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.#SUB2# Rosario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smith wants to stand up but Rosario is controlling the position.
Rosario wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Rosario looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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 Rashaam Smith 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 lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosario. Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD# Rosario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Rosario is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rosario tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it. Rosario looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1# Smith prevents Rosario from getting the reversal. Rosario manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Rosario is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith trying to control the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions off his back.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rosario regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Rosario pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Rosario!
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