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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Smithson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
Smithson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smithson for as long as he can get away with.
Fire distracts Smithson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fire stands up over Smithson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Smithson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire works over Smithson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire with a nice head shot there.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smithson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fire continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fire's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fire 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.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
More hug and hope from Fire.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smithson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smithson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithson throws a head kick that misses.
Smithson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Fire. No joy for Smithson on that attempt.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
A low kick from Smithson misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smithson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Fire scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinning Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smithson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from Smithson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smithson looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Smithson avoids it well and moves away.
Smithson is looking to clinch.
Smithson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Fire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smithson is breathing heavily.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire controlling from the top position.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithson can do to turn this around?
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Smithson is trying to keep Fire in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smithson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smithson!
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
Fire staying calm.
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Fire landing strikes.
Fire controls the position from side control.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smithson down.
The referee asks Fire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinning Fire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Smithson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fire is fending him off so far but Smithson persists. Nope, Fire circles away and we're back to standing.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Smithson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smithson sprawls and moves away.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smithson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire stuffs the takedown attempt from Smithson. Smithson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matt Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smithson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smithson won't be happy with that.
Fire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Smithson seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Smithson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Fire controlling the position from side mount.
Smithson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spinning Fire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fire.
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!
Further stalling from Fire.#T3#
Fire cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
Fire in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Smithson trying to remain calm as Fire controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fire is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson wants to clinch but Fire slips to the side#TD#
and Fire counters with a single leg into guard. Smithson didn't expect that.
Smithson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fire manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Smithson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fire 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinning Fire!
A very excited looking Spinning Fire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Smithson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smithson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smithson misses with a wild body shot.
Smithson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monroe really is a fat lump.#TD#
Monroe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monroe working Smithson over with strikes.
Monroe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Monroe 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.
#T1#
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monroe working Smithson over with strikes.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monroe winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe is taking a breather. Smithson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Monroe 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.
Monroe working Smithson over with strikes. #T2#
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Monroe in particular looking to stall.
Smithson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monroe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Monroe. #T3#
Monroe is nestled in close to Smithson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smithson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smithson trying to control but Monroe postures up.
Nice strikes from Monroe there.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Smithson wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Monroe there. #ROC#
Smithson is rocked!
Monroe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monroe working Smithson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smithson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smithson looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.#TD2#
Smithson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monroe's half guard.#ES#
Monroe has one foot on Smithson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Monroe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smithson is looking to get back to his feet here but Monroe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smithson's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monroe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithson is breathing heavily.
Monroe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smithson is looking for a way out. #T1#
Smithson is trapped and Monroe is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Monroe scores with punches to the body.
Monroe has Smithson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Monroe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smithson.
Monroe throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smithson could be in trouble here!
Smithson is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe scores with punches from the back.
Monroe cracks Smithson with a big right hand from the back mount! Smithson immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Monroe takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hubert Monroe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mckay shoots in and bounces Smithson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smithson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mckay manages to pass to side control.
Smithson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mckay controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Mckay decides to stand and escape the position. #T1##TD#
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smithson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mckay manages to move to mount!
Mckay lands with some strikes.
Mckay moves to take his opponent's back.
I would not like to be Smithson right now.
Mckay is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T2#
Mckay throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smithson could be in trouble here!
Smithson is covering up but some of the strikes from Mckay are getting through and doing damage.
Mckay biding his time, looking for the opening.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mckay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mckay is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Smithson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mckay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleo Mckay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Smithson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Alvarado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smithson looks winded!
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvarado chips away with some ground and pound.
Smithson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarado lands a couple of digs.
Alvarado really is a fat lump.
Alvarado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Alvarado works over Smithson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alvarado landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Alvarado postures up and lands a big shot to Smithson's brow.
Alvarado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Alvarado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarado connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarado lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Smithson is working an open guard so Alvarado takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smithson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smithson throws out a counter right but Alvarado avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarado. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Alvarado rushes Smithson and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Alvarado manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Alvarado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Alvarado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smithson regains guard.
#T2#
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!
Alvarado scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarado stands up over Smithson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarado cracks Smithson with a solid left hand.
Smithson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarado has passed into side control.
Alvarado working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarado has hold of Smithson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Smithson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alvarado cranks the arm and Smithson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Smithson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edward Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smithson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fire with the counter takedown but Smithson avoids it easily.
Fire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithson moves away.
Fire takes a swing at Smithson's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Fire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smithson on his heels. He'll look to pass Smithson's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Fire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses.
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Smithson wants to stand up but Fire is controlling him.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire stays in close to Smithson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson trying to control the position.
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smithson wants to sweep here but Fire controlling him for the moment.
Fire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
Fire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fire shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smithson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fire postures up and lands a big shot to Smithson's brow.
Fire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fire working some strikes from top position.
Fire throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Fire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smithson being controlled here, momentarily.
Fire is working Smithson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smithson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smithson is trying to control the position but Fire postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armor Fire dominated that 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.
#R2#
Smithson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Smithson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fire but Fire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fire misses with an uppercut. Smithson saw that one coming.
Smithson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fire sprawls and moves away.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fire as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Smithson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smithson scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson tries for a takedown but Fire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smithson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Fire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smithson to the mat! Smithson manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smithson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fire controls the pace.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fire is continuing to stall.
Smithson looking for a sweep. Not yet Smithson, not yet.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire works over Smithson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fire content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Smithson.#TD2#
Fire scores with a takedown into Smithson's guard.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Smithson working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
#T4#
Fire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fire controlling from the top position.
Smithson keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armor Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smithson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fire circles away.
Fire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smithson.
Smithson has a takedown stuffed.
Fire with the counter takedown but Smithson avoids it easily.
Smithson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smithson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Fire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fire.
Fire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armor Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smithson's head.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smithson's head.#T1#
Fire landing some decent shots from guard.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire pushing down on Smithson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fire working Smithson over with strikes.
Smithson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smithson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire working Smithson over with strikes.
Smithson taking some punishment here, with Fire in his half guard.
Fire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Smithson has been cut.#T2#
Ground and pound from Fire.
Fire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire working Smithson over with strikes.
Fire winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire moves nicely into side control.
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Smithson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Fire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire cracks Smithson with a big right hand but Smithson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Smithson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smithson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Fire is putting a hurting on Smithson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smithson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fire lands an elbow.
Smithson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Fire working the ground and pound.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fire is working Smithson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smithson some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire landing strikes.
Smithson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matt Smithson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armor Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fire 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armor Fire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Smithson tries to keep at a distance but Harmon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Smithson has hold of one of Harmon's legs. Harmon is fighting the takedown attempt but Smithson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Smithson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Harmon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harmon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harmon throws a couple of heel strikes.
Harmon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harmon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smithson's guard. #REVR#
Smithson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harmon has passed into side control.
Smithson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Smithson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Harmon scoring with punches from side control.
Harmon is chipping away with strikes.
Smithson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Harmon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harmon working the head and body with strikes.
Smithson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harmon scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.#T2#
Smithson wants to control but Harmon postures up.
Harmon working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson taking a bit of punishment here - Harmon scoring with strikes.
Harmon is chipping away with strikes.
Harmon working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harmon cracks Smithson with a big elbow.
Harmon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harmon working the head and body with strikes.
Harmon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smithson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harmon landing a few strikes.
Smithson looks winded!
Harmon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Harmon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smithson some visible discomfort.
Harmon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Harmon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.
Smithson struggling a bit here.
Smithson seems a little lost for a moment, as Harmon dominates the positioning.
Harmon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harmon lands some shots froms side control.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.
Harmon is chipping away with strikes.
Harmon has control of an arm but Smithson manages to advance to Harmon's back!#ES#
Harmon is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Smithson off. It looks like it's working - Smithson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Harmon displaying calm under pressure there. #T4#
Smithson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Harmon clinches up with Smithson and pushes him back against the cage.
Harmon is stalling here.
#BC2#
Smithson breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Harmon has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Harmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smithson tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Harmon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smithson won't be happy with that.
Harmon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smithson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwardo Harmon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smithson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Smithson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harmon's half guard.#ES#
Harmon kicks Smithson off and gets back to his feet.
Matt Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smithson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Harmon kicks off Smithson and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Harmon forces Smithson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Harmon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harmon lands strikes from half guard.
Harmon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smithson is breathing heavily.
Harmon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harmon 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.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harmon lands a nice short elbow.
Harmon lands with a punch from half guard.
Smithson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smithson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harmon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smithson is looking to improve his position.
Smithson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harmon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harmon is nestled in close to Smithson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Harmon lands strikes from half guard.
Harmon working the head and body with strikes.
Harmon is nestled in close to Smithson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Harmon is looking for a kimura here.
Smithson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Harmon there. #T3#
Smithson is looking to get back to full guard here but Harmon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Harmon is working Smithson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smithson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smithson is letting Harmon control him for a moment.
Harmon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harmon staying calm.
Harmon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Harmon landing a few strikes.
Smithson tries to improve position but can't.
Smithson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harmon connects with a decent elbow.
Edwardo Harmon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harmon cracks Smithson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harmon working the head with strikes.
Smithson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smithson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harmon is nestled in close to Smithson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwardo Harmon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Harmon drives through and clinches with Smithson against the cage.
#TD#
Harmon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harmon cracks Smithson with a solid left hand.
Harmon is working Smithson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smithson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harmon is working Smithson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Harmon stands and steps away. Smithson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Harmon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smithson jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Smithson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harmon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harmon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smithson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harmon scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Harmon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harmon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Smithson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harmon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smithson.
Harmon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smithson to see if he's OK.#SU#
Harmon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smithson to his feet. #T2##CL#
Harmon clinches with his opponent.
Harmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smithson up against the cage.
Smithson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harmon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Harmon is trying to trip Smithson. He has hold of a leg but Smithson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harmon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smithson is looking to stand back up but Harmon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smithson. #REVB#
Harmon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harmon slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Harmon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harmon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harmon 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.
Harmon lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Harmon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smithson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Harmon has cracked it and Smithson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Harmon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwardo Harmon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Carver gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Carver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithson defending against the ground and pound.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Carver has an Americana. Smithson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carver is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carver hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnnie Carver!
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