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Event:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Muslim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Muslim is just out of range.
Muslim scores with a body shot.
Muslim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muslim lands a glancing blow to the side of Smathers's head.
Smathers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smathers tries for a takedown but Muslim circles away easily
and Muslim counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muslim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smathers walks straight into a right hand from Muslim - that's dropped him! Muslim jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smathers from any more punishment! Smathers complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mongolian Muslim!
Mongolian Muslim managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Smathers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kan is trying to defend but Smathers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Smathers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smathers trying to mount his opponent but Kan defends it. #SUB#
Smathers seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Smathers!
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Event:
CSW 025 Fiddler vs Hood
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kalasznikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kalasznikov tightens his grip and picks Smathers up, before dumping him to the ground. Smathers manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Smathers is working an open guard so Kalasznikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smathers blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Kalasznikov clinches.
Smathers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalasznikov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Kalasznikov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kalasznikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smathers, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kalasznikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smathers is not content to let Kalasznikov control the position.
Kalasznikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Smathers tries to roll over but Kalasznikov keeps him under control.
Smathers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smathers controlling Kalasznikov's posture. #SUB#
Smathers is looking for a triangle but Kalasznikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kalasznikov wants to pass the guard but Smathers is keeping the position.
Kalasznikov stopping the sweep attempt from Smathers.#T2#
Kalasznikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smathers controlling the position.
Kalasznikov wants to get up but he can't break Smathers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smathers seems keen to control Kalasznikov's posture.
Smathers keeping moving, preventing Kalasznikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smathers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalasznikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalasznikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smathers looking for a sweep. Not yet Smathers, not yet. #T3#
Smathers controlling the position.
Kalasznikov postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Kalasznikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalasznikov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Kalasznikov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smathers wants to control but Kalasznikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smathers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Smathers pulls Kalasznikov in close to prevent any damage.
Smathers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smathers has his foot on Kalasznikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalasznikov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Kalasznikov 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#
Smathers fails with the takedown.
Smathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalasznikov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Kalasznikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smathers is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kalasznikov wants the takedown. Smathers is fighting it off but Kalasznikov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smathers's guard against the cage.
Kalasznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalasznikov is one step ahead there.
Kalasznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smathers is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kalasznikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalasznikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smathers is pulling down on Kalasznikov's head to control his posture.
Kalasznikov preventing the sweep.
Smathers has control of Kalasznikov's left arm, preventing Kalasznikov from doing any damage.
Smathers is trying to keep Kalasznikov in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kalasznikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smathers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Smathers is controlling Kalasznikov's posture.
Kalasznikov trying to control but Smathers is working from the bottom.
Kalasznikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalasznikov is fighting to break Smathers's control of his arms but Smathers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kalasznikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalasznikov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smathers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kalasznikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smathers's half guard.
Smathers is trying is best to control the position here.
Smathers is pressing down on Kalasznikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB#
Smathers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalasznikov defends well.
Kalasznikov is stalling in the full guard.
Smathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalasznikov is one step ahead there.
Smathers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalasznikov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Kalasznikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kalasznikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalasznikov is looking to take a break and control but Smathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smathers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kalasznikov's best efforts.
Smathers gets full guard.
Kalasznikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smathers managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smathers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalasznikov's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smathers pushes down on Kalasznikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smathers thows a huge punch but Kalasznikov dodges it nicely.
Smathers trying to control the action but Kalasznikov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smathers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kalasznikov is refusing to be controlled, as Smathers sits in half guard. #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.
Kalasznikov is looking for a sweep. Smathers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kalasznikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smathers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalasznikov tries to get to full guard but Smathers has control of the leg. #T3#
Smathers trying to control from half guard but Kalasznikov is working away.
AK Kalasznikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smathers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura but Kalasznikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smathers to get the leverage.
Smathers trying to control the action but Kalasznikov is working from the bottom.
Smathers tries to pass to full mount but Kalasznikov defends it.
Smathers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalasznikov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Smathers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Smathers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Smathers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalasznikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalasznikov shrugs it off.
Kalasznikov is trying to stand.
Smathers looking to control but Kalasznikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kalasznikov working to try and regain half guard.
David Smathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smathers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
AK Kalasznikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalasznikov is looking to improve his position but Smathers isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Smathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalasznikov 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AK Kalasznikov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Smathers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kan on his heels. He'll look to pass Kan's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Smathers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smathers controlling the position.
Smathers working a defensive guard but Kan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smathers is looking to reverse the position.
Kan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smathers's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smathers holding on.
Smathers can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Smathers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kan gets to mount! Smathers was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smathers tries to control the position but Kan now has his back.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smathers trying to control the hands but Kan breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Smathers right now.
Kan controlling from the back.
Kan keeps control of the position as Smathers tries to break free.
Smathers is keeping busy.
Kan controlling well, preventing Smathers from escaping the position.
#T3#
Smathers breaks Kan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smathers wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
Smathers is stalling in the full guard.
Smathers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kan for as long as he can get away with.
Smathers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smathers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Smathers is working for a submission of some sort.
Smathers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smathers.
Smathers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smathers wants to free his trapped foot but Kan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Smathers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smathers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smathers dominated that round.
That's time! Smathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Smathers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smathers wants to pass the guard but Kan is defending well. #SUB#
Smathers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kan sees it coming and defends easily.
Smathers stalling. #SUB#
Smathers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smathers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Smathers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smathers wants to take a breather but Kan is having none of it. #SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kan defends it well.
Kan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smathers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smathers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smathers. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Smathers seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smathers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smathers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smathers is looking to take a break and control but Kan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Smathers moves into full mount! Kan won't be happy about that!
David Smathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smathers unloads with some shots from mount but Kan bucks and avoids them well.
Smathers misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Smathers there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kan is squirming around, avoiding Smathers's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smathers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kan has worked his arm free - good work by Kan!
#SUB#
Smathers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB#
Smathers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Smathers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smathers is looking to take a break and control but Kan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Smathers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smathers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smathers trying to control but Kan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smathers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smathers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smathers postures up.
Smathers tries to free his leg and advance position but Kan is retaining full guard.
Kan keeping moving, preventing Smathers from controlling successfully.
Smathers throws a big right hand that misses.
Smathers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kan can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smathers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smathers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##SUB#
Smathers is trying to work for a kimura but Kan is defending well.
#SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura but Kan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smathers to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kan is defending against the submission attempts here by Smathers.
#SUB#
Smathers is looking for a kimura but Kan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smathers to get the leverage. #T3#
Kan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smathers.
Smathers moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Smathers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Smathers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Smathers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smathers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Smathers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smathers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
David Smathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smathers controls the position from side control.
Toyohiko Kan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smathers misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Smathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Smathers!
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