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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Cage throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Cage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cage is in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Cage prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Cage stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet. #CL2#
Cage clinches.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cage pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Cage has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cage on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connar Cage!
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pico shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pico's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Smith trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pico's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pico is proving hard to escape from.
Pico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Pico pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Pico shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pico is controlling him.
Pico lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pico slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Pico is having none of it.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pico throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Pico in the body. #T4##TD#
Pico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pico lands in his opponent's guard.
Pico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pico is controlling him.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Pico content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T1#
Smith has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Aaron Pico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pico lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pico's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pico wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Pico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Pico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pico sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pico is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico scoring with some ground and pound.
Pico seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pico distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Pico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pico tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that second round.
That's time! Pico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pico is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Pico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pico trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith tries to roll over but Pico keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pushes Pico off looking to stand but Pico dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Pico misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pico controlling from the top position.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pico cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pico cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T3#
Pico trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Pico scoring with some ground and pound.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico landing with the ground and pound.
Pico prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
Pico wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Pico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pico, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pico!
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf stalling.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Leaf stands up from half guard. #T1##TD2#
Leaf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Leaf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith tries to clinch
and Leaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leaf's calf.#TD2#
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Leaf passes into half guard.
#REVR#
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!
Leaf working Smith over with strikes.
Leaf is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T2#
Leaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Leaf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Smith tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith really wants to buck Leaf off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leaf controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Leaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leaf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Leaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leaf taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#CL2#
Leaf has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Leaf successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leaf holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Leaf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Leaf gets a clinch. #T1#
Leaf stalling the fight.
Smith jumps guard but Leaf stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leaf after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Leaf manages to break the clinch.
Leaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is wriggling around but Leaf manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Leaf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Leaf is controlling him
Leaf trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Leaf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Leaf rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leaf smiles and moves away.
A solid body kick from Smith. #T4##CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Leaf is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leaf down to the mat. Leaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Smith tenderised Leaf's leg. Leaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
CJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Leaf is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leaf.
Leaf thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Leaf or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leaf at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it.
Smith lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Leaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leaf avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Leaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Leaf breaks from the clinch.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leaf is out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Leaf darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leaf to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Leaf wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Leaf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.#SU2#
Leaf stands up and waves to Smith to follow him. #T2#
Leaf has a takedown stuffed.
Leaf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leaf avoids them all with ease.
Leaf looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Leaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Leaf stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Leaf gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leaf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leaf is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Leaf is controlling Smith's posture.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Leaf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leaf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leaf is defending well.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Leaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Leaf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Wright Phillps throws a body kick that misses.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Wright Phillps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wright Phillps showed some decent athleticism there.
Wright Phillps wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Wright Phillps has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright Phillps misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wright Phillps working away.
Wright Phillps 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#
Wright Phillps 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 Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wright Phillps scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wright Phillps taking a breather here. #SUB#
Wright Phillps is working to tighten his grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wright Phillps is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Wright Phillps breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Wright Phillps!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Laden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch.
Laden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laden counters with a two punch combo.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laden has managed to clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Laden lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laden is keeping busy.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Laden is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laden down to the mat. Laden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
A big head kick from Laden and Smith is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like CJ Smith has been cut.
Laden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laden slips nicely into half guard.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Laden is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Laden passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Laden landing punches.
Laden controlling the position easily from mount.
Laden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith wants to control but Laden is having none of it.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laden scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Laden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Laden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Laden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Laden closes the distance and clinches.
Laden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laden tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Laden breaks from the clinch.
Laden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Laden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laden shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bin Laden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smith drives through and clinches with Laden against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laden.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laden connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Laden manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Laden darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Laden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laden unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Laden! Smith is out on his feet! Laden rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bin Laden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Christopher Holmes has been cut.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Holmes wriggles free and stands up. #ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Holmes is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). CJ Smith!
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