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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:
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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