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Event:
QFC Tournament 817 Round 4
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Smiff misses with a wild combination.
Limonjelo Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiff tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Smiff instigates a clinch.
Tricott misses with the head strike.
Smiff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tricott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smiff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smiff has Tricott pressed against the cage, preventing Tricott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tricott wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tricott misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smiff.
Tricott misses with a knee to the head.
Tricott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smiff up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
Smiff throws a right hand that Tricott ducks under and follows up with a left that Tricott also avoids with ease.
Smiff moves out of range of the strikes.
Smiff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smiff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smiff moves out of range as Tricott strikes.
Tricott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smiff circles away quickly and effectively.
Smiff misses with a head kick.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smiff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Tricott has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Smiff breaks from the clinch.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Tricott moves out of range. #T2#
Smiff throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Tricott counters with a single leg into guard. Smiff didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tricott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smiff's head.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Tricott postures up.
Smiff has Tricott pulled in close to control his posture.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tricott throwing strikes but missing.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tricott controls the pace.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tricott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tricott wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tricott is one step ahead there.
Tricott trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Smiff gets a clinch.
Tricott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tricott missing with knees to the body.
Tricott is looking for a takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smiff avoids the elbow strike from Tricott, against the cage.
#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Smiff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tricott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tricott avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smiff misses with a head kick.
Smiff throws a body kick that misses.
Smiff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Limonjelo Smiff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff misses with the combination.
Smiff misses with a low kick as Tricott jumps back.
Tricott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tricott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smiff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smiff staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limonjelo Smiff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smiff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tricott.
Smiff tries a head kick but it misses.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Tricott.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff throws a head kick but Tricott moves out of range.
Smiff ducks under a wild hook from Tricott.
Tricott throws a right hand that Smiff ducks under and follows up with a left that Smiff also avoids with ease.
Smiff misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Tricott counters by clinching up.
Smiff looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Tricott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smiff being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Smiff dodges an elbow strike from Tricott.
Smiff prevents the takedown attempt.
Tricott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smiff blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiff leaning against his opponent.
Smiff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tricott pushes off an throws an elbow but Smiff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smiff looking to stall.
Smiff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smiff looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tricott tries to land knees in the clinch but Smiff avoids the damage to the body.
Tricott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiff looking to stall.
Tricott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tricott's efforts to push away.
Tricott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smiff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tricott's defenses.
Smiff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Smiff just leaning against Tricott, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Limonjelo Smiff.
Smiff misses with a combination
#TD#
and Tricott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smiff's guard.
Smiff pulls Tricott in close to prevent any damage.
Tricott looking to pass the guard.
Tricott throws a big right hand that misses.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Tricott postures up. #T4#
Smiff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tricott content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smiff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smiff misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Limonjelo Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff looks to land a combination but Tricott avoids it well.
Smiff throws a push kick but Tricott slaps the foot to one side.
As Smiff looks to move away, Tricott throws a big counter combo but Smiff just gets out of the way.
Tricott avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Quincy Tricott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smiff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tricott looks for the body kick but Smiff saw that one coming.
Tricott checks a leg kick.
Smiff tries to land a front kick but Tricott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tricott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tricott was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Smiff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tricott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smiff throws a body kick that misses.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tricott manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tricott misses the target.
Tricott misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tricott manages to avoid it.
Tricott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Tricott throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Tricott avoids the head kick by Smiff.
Smiff is looking to chop away at Tricott's legs.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tricott moves into the clinch.
Tricott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smiff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tricott is trying to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiff takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tricott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tricott misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Tricott blocks the low kick.
Tricott feinted with a counter takedown.
Smiff throws a leg kick but Tricott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quincy Tricott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limonjelo Smiff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smiff thows a leg kick but Tricott checks it #TD#
and Tricott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tricott.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Tricott is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff is controlling Tricott's posture.
Tricott stopping the sweep attempt from Smiff.
Tricott stays in close to Smiff's body and controls the position.
Tricott trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tricott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smiff unleashes a big counter combination but Tricott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smiff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limonjelo Smiff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff throws a leg kick but Tricott checks it.
As Smiff looks to move away, Tricott throws a big counter combo but Smiff just gets out of the way.
Tricott wants to clinch.
Smiff throws a body shot but no joy.
Tricott feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tricott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smiff steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tricott.
Smiff looks for the body kick but Tricott saw that one coming.
Tricott walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smiff.
Smiff throws a wild body kick that Tricott sees coming a mile off.
Smiff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smiff tries to land a front kick but Tricott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tricott is looking to counter punch.
Smiff throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tricott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tricott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quincy Tricott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tricott trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Tricott wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
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 Quincy Tricott.
I think Tricott 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Limonjelo Smiff wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 817 Round 3
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Smiff.
Jack Man attempts a counter takedown but Smiff avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack Man blocks the leg kick.
Jack Man throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jack Man!
Jack Man is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Smiff just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Smiff 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack Man trying to control but Smiff flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T1#
Jack Man covers up after that shot from Smiff.
Jack Man tries to escape but Smiff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jack Man trying to control the action but Smiff just sinks the hooks in.
Jack Man rolls, trying to escape but Smiff keeps control of the position.
Jack Man is trapped and Smiff is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jack Man is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jack Man turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Smiff working a defensive guard here.
Jack Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smiff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jack Man uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Jack Man scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Jack Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Jack Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smiff is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jack Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff is staying active underneath Jack Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jack Man passes to full mount!
Smiff gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Jack Man.
Jack Man trying to control from half guard but Smiff is working away.
Smiff trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smiff.
Smiff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smiff won't allow Jack Man to sweep him here.
Jack Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smiff.
Smiff showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Smiff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smiff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack Man throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack Man striking off his back but it's not causing Smiff any problems.
Smiff connects with a couple of short punches.
Smiff with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limonjelo Smiff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jack Man wants to land a leg kick but Smiff is out of range.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Jack Man attempts a counter takedown but Smiff avoids it well and moves away.
Jack Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smiff defends it nicely.#TD2#
Smiff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jack Man's half guard.
Jack Man wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is keen to just control but Jack Man is a slippery customer.#T1#
Smiff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jack Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Smiff is controlling the pace.
Jack Man tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smiff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Jack Man tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smiff working over Jack Man with some ground and pound. Jack Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smiff works his way into side control.
Limonjelo Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jack Man tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack Man keeps working.
Smiff lands an elbow.
Smiff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jack Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack Man is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Smiff throwing strikes from guard but Jack Man blocks nicely.
Smiff cracks Jack Man with a solid left hand.
Jack Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack Man, not yet.
Smiff stands and throws Jack Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jack Man is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack Man gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limonjelo Smiff 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#
Smiff misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Jack Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smiff!
Smiff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jack Man lands a nice short elbow.
Jack Man prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Jack Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack Man scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Smiff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smiff.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Jack Man postures up.
Smiff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smiff looking for a sweep. Not yet Smiff, not yet.
Smiff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jack Man's guard. #REVB#
Smiff lands a couple of digs.
Jack Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jack Man 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.
Wong Jack Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limonjelo Smiff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smiff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smiff landing with the ground and pound.
Jack Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack Man keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jack Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack Man doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack Man is retaining full guard.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Smiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jack Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smiff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jack Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack Man is keeping the position for now.
Smiff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jack Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff lands a couple of digs.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Man 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limonjelo Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smiff 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Limonjelo Smiff!
Limonjelo Smiff wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 817 Round 2
Date: Dec 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Smiff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
McStinkerson is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount!
Smiff looking to control but McStinkerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking to control but McStinkerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McStinkerson?
McStinkerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Smiff lands a heavy elbow.
Smiff trying to control but McStinkerson is having none of it.
McStinkerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smiff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smiff in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
McStinkerson is rocked!
McStinkerson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McStinkerson is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McStinkerson is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff breaks from McStinkerson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smiff wants to control the pace but McStinkerson is squirming around nicely.
Smiff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3##ES2#
McStinkerson bucks up and throws Smiff to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Smiff misses with a straight right.
McStinkerson feints the counter takedown.
McStinkerson shoots and misses #TD#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McStinkerson is looking to get back to full guard here but Smiff has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smiff 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.
Smiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
McStinkerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes.
Smiff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McStinkerson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Smiff controls the position.#SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but McStinkerson is defending well.
Smiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McStinkerson tries to improve position but can't.
Smiff is putting a hurting on McStinkerson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smiff lands some shots froms side control.
Smiff wants to control but McStinkerson is keeping him busy.
Smiff controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Limonjelo Smiff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McStinkerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Smiff, which made it look bad.
McStinkerson misses with a low kick.
McStinkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smiff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McStinkerson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smiff counters with a takedown into side control.
Smiff working the head with strikes.
McStinkerson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Smiff scores with punches from side control.
McStinkerson regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff stalling.
Smiff lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Smiff lands with a punch from half guard.
Smiff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStinkerson can do to turn this around?
McStinkerson pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff working McStinkerson over with strikes.
Smiff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smiff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff is pressing down on McStinkerson's thigh, looking to free his foot. McStinkerson is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smiff lands a nice short elbow.
Smiff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McStinkerson is looking to improve his position.
Limonjelo Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStinkerson keeps working.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
McStinkerson is squirming around, avoiding Smiff's attempts to control the action.
McStinkerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smiff working McStinkerson over with strikes here.
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff breaks from McStinkerson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McStinkerson?
#SUB#
Smiff is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McStinkerson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smiff scoring with strikes but McStinkerson is staying in there.
McStinkerson is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?
Smiff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McStinkerson looks a forlorn figure.
McStinkerson seems to have recovered his senses.
McStinkerson working to try and regain half guard.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff with shots to the head and body - McStinkerson looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Smiff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McStinkerson?
Smiff cracks McStinkerson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McStinkerson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McStinkerson is breathing heavily.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smiff! McStinkerson is hurt baaadly! Smiff is firing away with more strikes - McStinkerson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Limonjelo Smiff!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 817 Round 1
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz looks to clinch #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Smiff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smiff lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Smiff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smiff is controlling the pace.
Smiff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Smiff in his half guard.
Diaz won't allow Smiff to pass to mount.
Smiff drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Smiff wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smiff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Diaz has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Smiff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smiff content just to control the position here.
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Smiff is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Smiff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smiff loads up with a big shot that hurts Diaz! He's pulled Smiff in close but Smiff has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Diaz survive? More strikes from Smiff and Diaz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Limonjelo Smiff!
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