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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gloss has Dejesus up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Dejesus has Gloss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dejesus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gloss tumbling to the mat - Dejesus dives into Gloss's guard.
Gloss throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gloss thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gloss throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gloss looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloss, not yet.
Gloss is striking off his back. Dejesus thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gloss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gloss punching from the bottom.
Gloss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus prevents Gloss from improving his position.#SUB#
Dejesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gloss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dejesus.
Gloss wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gloss is pressing down on Dejesus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gloss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dejesus.
Gloss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gloss throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gloss trying to strike off his back.
Gloss throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gloss trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gloss trying to strike off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Gloss is working an open guard so Dejesus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dejesus is breathing heavily.
Gloss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dejesus needs to keep his hands up - Gloss had a free shot at his head there.
Dejesus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dejesus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Gloss clinches.
Dejesus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dejesus stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Gloss jumps guard and drags Dejesus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dejesus stands up from Gloss's guard - Dejesus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dejesus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Gloss fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Gloss forces Dejesus back against the cage and clinches.
Dejesus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gloss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Gloss.#TD#
Dejesus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gloss regains guard immediately. #SU#
Dejesus gets to his feet - Gloss follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gloss moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dejesus has hold of one of Gloss's legs. Gloss is fighting the takedown attempt but Dejesus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gloss throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gloss will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gloss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dejesus wanted to stand there but Gloss had control of the position.
Gloss wants to sweep here but Dejesus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dejesus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paris Dejesus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gloss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side.
Dejesus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dejesus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dejesus instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dejesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob Gloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gloss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dejesus. That did some damage!#T1#
Gloss misses with the combination.
Dejesus feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gloss 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 Dejesus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dejesus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dejesus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gloss scores with a hook.
Gloss misses with a right hand #CL#
and Dejesus moves into the clinch.
Dejesus stalling.
#TD#
Dejesus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gloss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gloss is not content to let Dejesus control the position.
Gloss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Gloss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloss missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
Dejesus decides to return to a standing position.
Gloss throws a series of punches but Dejesus avoids them all with ease.
Dejesus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gloss throws a shot from downtown. Dejesus moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Gloss.
Dejesus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gloss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dejesus.
Gloss has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3##TD#
Gloss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dejesus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gloss is striking off his back. Dejesus thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Dejesus seems to be working for a kimura but Gloss defends the submission attempt.
Dejesus wants to stand but Gloss has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gloss gets full guard.
Gloss will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Dejesus stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Gloss moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dejesus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dejesus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dejesus takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Gloss to pass into mount. #SU#
Dejesus is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Gloss closes the distance and pushes Dejesus back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Dejesus has clasped his hands together around Gloss's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paris Dejesus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Gloss moves into range and clinches up with Dejesus.
Gloss is trying to pull guard but Dejesus has him pressed against the cage.
Gloss tries to pull guard but Dejesus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dejesus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dejesus presses Gloss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dejesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gloss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob Gloss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gloss.
Dejesus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gloss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dejesus momentarily.
#CL2#
Gloss gets a clinch.
Gloss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dejesus to keep the fight standing.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Gloss.
Dejesus stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Dejesus manages to pull guard.
Gloss distracts Dejesus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paris Dejesus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dejesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gloss wants to control from the top but Dejesus keeps moving.
Dejesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dejesus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gloss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Gloss isn't so interested in that idea.
Gloss trying to control but Dejesus is working from the bottom.
Gloss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gloss wants to control from the top but Dejesus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dejesus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gloss did well to prevent Dejesus getting side control.#T3#
Gloss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gloss punching from the bottom.
Gloss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloss flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dejesus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gloss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gloss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gloss has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Dejesus is trying to trip Gloss. He has hold of a leg but Gloss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dejesus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloss thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gloss has a closed guard, preventing Dejesus from standing up. #T4#
Gloss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dejesus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dejesus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gloss is proving hard to escape from.
Dejesus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gloss on the ground.
Gloss throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dejesus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gloss.
Gloss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gloss tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dejesus blocks the strikes from Gloss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gloss wants to sweep but Dejesus has passed to side control!
Gloss is looking to regain half guard here but Dejesus keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Paris Dejesus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dejesus, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paris Dejesus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Dejesus moves out of range easily.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
Boom throws a head kick but Dejesus moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Boom.
Dejesus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boom misses with a body kick.
And Dejesus counters with a quick kick to the body but Boom blocks it.#CL2#
Boom closes the distance and pushes Dejesus back into the cage.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Dejesus has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dejesus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boom fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus tries to break the clinch but Boom is controlling the position.
Dejesus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boom is defending well.#TD2#
Boom pulls Dejesus into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Boom has his feet on Dejesus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Samuel Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Boom.#CL2#
Boom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dejesus wants to take the fight to the mat but Boom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dejesus is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dejesus has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dejesus.
#TD2#
Boom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Boom is working an open guard so Dejesus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Dejesus, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Dejesus against the cage but Dejesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dejesus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dejesus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dejesus somewhat.#T2##CL2#
Boom moves into the clinch.
Dejesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dejesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dejesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3##TD2#
Boom decides to pull guard.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Dejesus stands and steps away. Boom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Boom. No joy for Dejesus on that attempt.
Dejesus is breathing heavily.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dejesus attempts a counter takedown but Boom avoids it well and moves away.
Boom lands an overhand right.#T4##CL2#
Dejesus gets tackled into the cage by Boom. Boom maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Dejesus to work.
Dejesus stalling.
Boom jumps guard but Dejesus stands there with Boom around his waist. Boom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dejesus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dejesus is working for takedown but Boom is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom fails to pull guard.
Boom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dejesus smiles and moves away.
Boom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Boom 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##CL2#
Boom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dejesus, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dejesus jumps guard but Boom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boom avoids the elbow strike from Dejesus, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dejesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus wants to take the fight to the mat but Boom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paris Dejesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Boom jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Boom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Dejesus gets to his feet - Boom follows without any prompting. #T1#
Dejesus stuffs the takedown.
Boom dips to his left and cracks Dejesus with an uppercut!
Dejesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boom.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dejesus sprawls well. Dejesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boom gets slowly back to his feet.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
Boom is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Dejesus 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2##CL2#
Dejesus gets tackled into the cage by Boom. Boom maintains the clinch.
Boom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dejesus is looking to control Boom's arms but Boom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dejesus has his back to the cage.
Dejesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boom is trying to drag Dejesus to the mat but Dejesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Dejesus to work.
Boom tries to pull guard but Dejesus won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Dejesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boom lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dejesus fails to pull guard.
Dejesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dejesus ducks right into an uppercut from Boom.
Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom darts in looking for a takedown but Dejesus gets double underhooks and turns Boom into the cage.
Boom shoots in looking for a takedown but Dejesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dejesus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boom sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Dejesus avoids the head kick by Boom.
Dejesus shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Nice sprawl there from Dejesus as Boom shoots in.
Boom shoots for a double leg takedown but Dejesus sprawls well. He's pushed Boom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Dejesus instigates a clinch.
Boom tries to pull guard but Dejesus won't allow it.
Dejesus stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Boom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dejesus as he jumps to the side.
Dejesus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Boom with that takedown attempt.
Dejesus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Boom moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dejesus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dejesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Boom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dejesus is on him like a limpet, forcing Boom back against the cage.
Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dejesus tries for a takedown but Boom manages to get underhooks.
Boom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dejesus is defending well for now.
Dejesus has Boom pushed against the cage.
Dejesus is trying to break free.
Dejesus looking to stall.
Boom can't break the clinch.
Dejesus stops a takedown attempt from Boom.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Boom.
Dejesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dejesus has Boom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dejesus walks away with a smile on his face. Boom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Boom moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Boom pulls guard.
Boom is pulling down on Dejesus's head to control his posture.
Dejesus stopping the sweep attempt from Boom.#SU#
Dejesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dejesus is looking to clinch but Boom is avoiding it.
Samuel Boom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Boom closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Dejesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dejesus stalling against the cage.
Dejesus slowing the pace effectively.
Dejesus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Boom slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Boom darts in and clinches Dejesus up against the cage.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dejesus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dejesus.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boom wants to slow Dejesus down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dejesus back to the cage. Boom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Samuel Boom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dejesus is looking to control Boom's arms but Boom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dejesus has his back to the cage.
Paris Dejesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dejesus has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Boom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boom 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Boom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dejesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Dejesus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Dejesus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dejesus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dejesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Dejesus back into the cage.
Dejesus really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Dejesus shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dejesus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dejesus circles away easily
and Dejesus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Dejesus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Dejesus controls his hands.
Dejesus tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##CL2#
Smith has Dejesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Dejesus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith goes for a double leg but Dejesus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dejesus continues to drive forward.
Smith looks winded!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Dejesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dejesus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dejesus avoids the body shot from Smith.
Tom Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dejesus tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dejesus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dejesus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Dejesus is trying to stall.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Dejesus has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Dejesus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dejesus is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Dejesus, against the cage.
Smith has Dejesus pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Dejesus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dejesus works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him. #T4##SU#
Dejesus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Dejesus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dejesus sprawls well. Dejesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Dejesus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dejesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dejesus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dejesus stalls.
Dejesus tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Dejesus up against the cage.
Dejesus is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dejesus is stalling here.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dejesus defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith forces Dejesus back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Smith jumps guard but Dejesus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dejesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dejesus has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith jumps guard but Dejesus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Smith.
Dejesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dejesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Dejesus.
It appears Dejesus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dejesus has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Dejesus 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.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dejesus looking to stall.
#BC#
Dejesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Tom Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dejesus moves away.#CL2#
Smith clinches. #T3#
Dejesus tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tom Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him. #SU#
Dejesus stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tom Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Dejesus 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.
Smith jumps guard but Dejesus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dejesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dejesus back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dejesus circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dejesus manages to avoid it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Dejesus and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dejesus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dejesus wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dejesus takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dejesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dejesus defends it nicely.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Dejesus against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dejesus pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dejesus looking to stall.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dejesus eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Dejesus, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Dejesus against the cage but Dejesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Smith backs away, Dejesus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Paris Dejesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Dejesus.
Dejesus wants to break free but Smith has control.
Dejesus stalling.
#TD#
Dejesus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Dejesus kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dejesus taking a breather.
Smith letting Dejesus take a breather here.
Smith jumps guard but Dejesus stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dejesus misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jumps guard but Dejesus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dejesus just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dejesus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dejesus misses with a low kick.
Dejesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dejesus wants it to stay on the feet.
Dejesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##CL2#
Dejesus gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dejesus has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dejesus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dejesus's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Smith trying to control but Dejesus is working from the bottom.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith won't allow Dejesus to sweep him here.
Tom Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dejesus wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dejesus wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is thwarting Dejesus's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dejesus to get to his feet. #CL2#
Smith pushes Dejesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Paris Dejesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Dejesus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Smith!
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