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Event:
SNPF: UK
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller lands a head shot.
Landon Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller being controlled against the ropes.
Smith tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller jumps guard but Smith stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Miller.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Miller has Smith pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. #T3#
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the ropes.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith has Miller pressed against the ropes.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Smith landing strikes. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Smith pushes Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple. #T1#
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Miller is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Smith is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Smith controlling from mount.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Miller wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Smith has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#T2#
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Smith!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for John Smith!
John Smith wins by unanimous decision!
John Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Landon Miller had this to say: 'I lost and that's that, i'll be back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Reid shoots in but no luck this time.
Reid moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Reid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Reid in his half guard.
Reid drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reid.
Reid wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith tries to roll over but Reid keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Reid.
Nice strikes from Reid there. #T1#
Reid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reid.
Reid drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #SUB#
Reid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Reid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Reid. #SUB#
Reid is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reid to get the leverage.
Reid could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reid prevents Smith from improving his position.#T2#
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. Reid connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #SUB#
Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Reid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Reid is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Reid 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 Reid.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Reid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Reid is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Reid working Smith over with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Reid is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Reid 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 Reid.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Reid 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.
Reid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Reid 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!
Reid winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Reid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reid takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith is looking to clinch but Reid is avoiding it.
Reid closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Reid pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith leaves Reid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reid is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Reid drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reid tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reid is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Reid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Reid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reid is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reid lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Reid gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #TD#
Reid shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Reid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Reid is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Reid swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reid's guard.#T3#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reid has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Reid 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.
Reid trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reid working a defensive guard here.
Reid wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but Reid is working 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 Geraldo Reid will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #TD#
Reid closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reid lands in his opponent's guard.
Reid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reid postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Reid stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Reid distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throwing strikes but missing.
Reid wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Reid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Reid has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reid stops Smith from standing up.
Reid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#SU#
Reid stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reid is aware though and is defending well.
Reid wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Reid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Reid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reid off to one side. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reid wants a takedown but no success here.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks for a takedown but Reid sprawls well.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid working hard to break the clinch.
Reid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Reid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Reid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geraldo Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geraldo Reid!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith looks to throw the jab but Garces is out of range. #TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garces was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garces throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garces swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Garces follows without any prompting.
Garces tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Garces gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Garces's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garces is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Garces tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Garces takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith 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 advance to mount but Garces denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Garces can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Garces is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garces looks winded!#SUB2#
Garces looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Garces is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Garces working to try and regain half guard.
Smith controlling from mount.
Garces tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Garces is controlling his hands well.
Smith is punishing Garces with strikes - can he finish him?!
Garces is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Garces tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Garces is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
#SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Garces is defending well.
Garces tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
#T4#
Smith cracks Garces with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Garces from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Garces takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Smith has the hooks in. Garces is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Garces right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garces throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garces shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is pulling down on Garces's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garces defends it easily.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garces 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! #REVR#
Smith wants to control from the top but Garces keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
Garces 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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garces looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Garces tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garces sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Garces looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Garces keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garces is on top in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
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#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Garces sprawls well.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Garces. Garces maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Garces gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garces will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garces working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #SUB2#
Garces 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. #T1#
Garces can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#SUB2#
Garces 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.
Smith advances to half guard.
Garces is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garces tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Garces looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is thwarting Garces's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garces as he jumps to the side.
Garces wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garces but Garces pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garces looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Garces postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garces, into his guard. #REVR#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Garces wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces is being controlled here.
Miguel Garces has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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 John Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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 is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rome looks winded!#TD#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Smith wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Smith passes Rome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith wants to control but Rome is keeping him busy.
Smith throwing shots but Rome is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Rome's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is really struggling to control Rome but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pushing down on Rome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rome is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A cross from Smith lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Rome takes advantage and regains half guard.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Rome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rome gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rome on his heels. He'll look to pass Rome's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
Smith trying to control from Rome's half guard. Rome has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rome is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith trying to control but Rome is working 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.#TD#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rome's half guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rome has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith slows the pace down. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rome, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Rome is being controlled here.
Smith wants to stand but Rome has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Rome's face as Smith controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rome doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rome napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rome will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rome has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls the position.
Jake Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rome sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
A less than humble John Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Santana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santana showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santana's back!
Santana tries to escape the position.
Santana covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith connects with a big shot to the side of Santana's head.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
Smith is working the ground and pound. Can Santana escape?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.#T1#
What can Santana 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 controlling well, preventing Santana from escaping the position.
Santana is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Smith goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Santana escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Santana controlling the action here.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Santana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santana 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 gets back to full guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to control.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Santana wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Santana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santana is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Smith wants to stand but Santana has his arm trapped.
Santana tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Santana reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Santana rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
#SUB2#
Santana is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santana rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Santana tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Santana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Smith is pushing down on Santana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santana is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to stand but Santana has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Santana trying to control here.
Santana pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Santana defends it.
Smith throws a strike but Santana avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Santana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Santana throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Derrick Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana. #TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santana sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santana looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santana defends well and Smith ends up having to push Santana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Derrick Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Santana as Smith shoots in.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Derrick Santana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Santana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santana tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Santana tries to clinch up.
Santana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#CL#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Derrick Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#SUB#
Santana is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage. #T2#
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. #SUB#
Santana 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. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Santana wants to get back to his feet.
Santana trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Santana is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santana wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Santana postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Santana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Santana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana is working to get back to half guard.
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 Derrick Santana.
I think Santana 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derrick Santana!
The defeated John Smith had this to say: 'I will be back better than ever'.
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