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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but Magomedrasulov moves out of range. #TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedrasulov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedrasulov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Magomedrasulov defends easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedrasulov pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedrasulov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Magomedrasulov is looking for the big counter here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedrasulov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Magomedrasulov.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Magomedrasulov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Magomedrasulov controlling the position from side mount.
Magomedrasulov wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Magomedrasulov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Magomedrasulov stalls from top position.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Magomedrasulov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #ES#
Smith throws Magomedrasulov to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Magomedrasulov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedrasulov controlling the action here.
Smith won't allow Magomedrasulov to pass to mount. #T4##SU2#
Magomedrasulov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Magomedrasulov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Magomedrasulov stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedrasulov drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to clinch but Magomedrasulov is avoiding it.
Magomedrasulov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedrasulov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albashan Magomedrasulov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith wants to clinch but Magomedrasulov slips to the side
and Magomedrasulov counters with a two punch combo.
Magomedrasulov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Magomedrasulov shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Magomedrasulov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedrasulov pinned against the cage. Magomedrasulov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedrasulov.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Magomedrasulov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Magomedrasulov postures up.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position but Magomedrasulov postures up.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Magomedrasulov tries to pass.
Smith wants to sweep here but Magomedrasulov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedrasulov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedrasulov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedrasulov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magomedrasulov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedrasulov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Magomedrasulov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magomedrasulov fails to land the takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albashan Magomedrasulov.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedrasulov sprawls well. Magomedrasulov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Magomedrasulov moves out of range. #CL2#
Magomedrasulov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedrasulov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedrasulov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Magomedrasulov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but Magomedrasulov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Magomedrasulov wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Magomedrasulov not doing much here.
Smith is looking to control Magomedrasulov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Magomedrasulov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Magomedrasulov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Magomedrasulov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Magomedrasulov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albashan Magomedrasulov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedrasulov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Magomedrasulov counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Magomedrasulov to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Magomedrasulov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith tries for a takedown but Magomedrasulov circles away easily
and Magomedrasulov counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magomedrasulov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magomedrasulov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albashan Magomedrasulov!
In defeat, John Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'IDK Thanks? K Bye...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gray scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
As Smith looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith thumps Gray with a low kick.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith looks winded!
Gray fails with the takedown.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Smith forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
As Smith backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gray's legs - danger averted.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SU2#
Smith stands up from Gray's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gray tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL#
Gray rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gray 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. #T4##SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Gray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray jumps guard but Smith stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stalls.
Gray tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
#TD#
Gray pulls guard effortlessly.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gray 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.#T2#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 838 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a counter combo.
Monkey walks into a jab.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey is working Smith over against the cage.#TD2#
Monkey jumps guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Monkey defends easily.
Monkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monkey looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Smith is trying to keep Monkey in close.
Monkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monkey won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Monkey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monkey looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Monkey with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monkey has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monkey's guard.#REVR#
Monkey wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Monkey controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Monkey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.#CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Smith works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey looking for a takedown.
Monkey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Monkey lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Monkey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Monkey breaks away and moves out of range.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monkey pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monkey looks winded!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spaff Monkey dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
#CL#
Smith forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
Monkey keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monkey tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Monkey drops back down to his feet.
Monkey has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey tries to clinch up.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monkey.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.#T1#
Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monkey but Monkey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Monkey counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is looking for the big counter here.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monkey shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Monkey's head and hops out.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Monkey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monkey avoids it.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Monkey clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Monkey goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Monkey stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monkey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monkey somewhat.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monkey just manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Monkey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spaff Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 leaves Monkey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Monkey.
Monkey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Monkey sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Monkey looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Monkey just gets out of the way.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monkey wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Monkey fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Smith ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Monkey. Monkey maintains the clinch.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Monkey's takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spaff Monkey.
Monkey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Monkey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monkey shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Monkey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Monkey has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Monkey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Smith tries to stall but Monkey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey can't get the takedown.
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.
I think Monkey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Spaff Monkey!
Spaff Monkey wins by unanimous decision!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'IDK Thanks? K Bye...'.
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