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Event:
RRFC Challengers 13
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1# Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel. Smith scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# Smith moves into range and clinches up with Manuel. Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Smith effectively controlling the action here. Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manuel or not. Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Manuel wants a takedown.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Manuel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Smith instigates a clinch. Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manuel up against the cage. Smith lands a shot to the body.#T2# Manuel is looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith lands a body punch. Manuel is breathing heavily. Smith lands a body punch. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Smith scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith pushes Manuel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith is pressed up against the cage. Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2# Smith drops Manuel with a beautiful combination! Manuel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Manuel is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2# Manuel tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith is working Manuel over against the cage.#T4# Smith keeps control of Manuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around. Smith cracks Manuel with a nice body shot. Smith lands with a left to the head. A short right from Smith. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short left from Smith. Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage. Smith leaning his opponent against the cage. Manuel seems to have got his legs back now. Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round. That's time! Manuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Manuel is looking for a counter combo. Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice body punch from Smith. Manuel tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Smith clinches up with Manuel and pushes him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Manuel 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 is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1# Smith effectively controlling the action here. A short left from Smith. Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage. Manuel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Maurice Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Smith stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #T2# A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manuel backwards. Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manuel is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Smith'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 lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Smith lands a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Manuel wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith stalls. Smith lands with a short shot to the head. Smith lands a shot to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manuel. Smith stalls. Smith slowing the pace effectively.#T4# Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maurice Smith. Smith scores with a jab to the body. Manuel misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Smith moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Smith. Manuel looking for a takedown. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Smith clinches up against the cage. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith lands with a light punch inside. A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
#TD# Manuel jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith is working Manuel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Manuel controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Smith wants to control from the top but Manuel keeps moving. #SUB# Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuel is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Manuel has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T3# Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Manuel keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manuel is on top in guard.
#REVR# Manuel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Smith is looking to reverse the position. Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. Manuel working away. Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Manuel wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB# Manuel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Marc Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Manuel keeps moving and retains side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Smith wants to control but Manuel postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Maurice Smith. I've got Smith 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Smith gets caught napping as Gordo dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard. Smith keeping moving, preventing Gordo from controlling successfully. Gordo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Smith tries to improve position but can't. Gordo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gordo lands an elbow. Gordo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gordo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Gordo has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gordo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gordo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddy Gordo! Eddy Gordo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1# Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Smith there. Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramirez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Smith leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Arroya Ramirez.#CL# Smith clinches up against the cage.#T1# Smith lands with a left to the head. Smith leaning against his opponent.
Ramirez taking a breather. Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected. A body shot lands from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage. Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #T2# Ramirez working hard to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ramirez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing. Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith lands a nice uppercut. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramirez being controlled against the cage. Smith has Ramirez pushed against the cage.#T3# Good body shot from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease. Smith swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
A head kick by Ramirez misses and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith lands a left hand.
#T4# Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Smith pressing his opponent against the cage. Smith stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maurice Smith. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch. Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Smith closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage. Ramirez prevents a body shot from Smith. Ramirez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head. Smith digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ramirez can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Smith is stalling here.
Smith gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1# Smith is pushing Ramirez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Smith lands a right hand. Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Arroya Ramirez. Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position. Smith lands a body shot. Smith pressing his opponent against the cage. Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.#T2# Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez. Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around? Ramirez takes a shot to the head. Smith lands a left hand.
Smith has Ramirez pressed against the cage, preventing Ramirez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith lands a body punch. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramirez jumps guard but Smith stands there with Ramirez around his waist. Ramirez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Smith works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches. Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith lands a shoulder strike. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ramirez takes a shot to the head. Smith digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank. Ramirez missing with knees to the body.
Ramirez is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position. Smith lands a shoulder strike. Ramirez being controlled against the cage.#T4##BC2# Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jab from Smith. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Smith closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ramirez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ramirez tries to tie him up. Smith is leaning against Ramirez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Ramirez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Smith. Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy. A shot in the inside from Smith. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Smith on the inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards. #T1# Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Arroya Ramirez. Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow. Smith lands an uppercut. Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maurice Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Ramirez prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards. Smith taking a breather. Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Smith is pressed up against the cage. Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Smith has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Ramirez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramirez's gas tank. Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage. Smith gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Ramirez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ramirez's face as he tries to break the clinch. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramirezs head. Smith lands with a right to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage. Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Maurice Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Smith avoiding damage.
Smith presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Smith. Ramirez misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather. Smith avoiding damage.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Maurice Smith showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Brockington's guard.#ES2# Brockington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Brockington stalling in the clinch.
#TD2# Brockington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Brockington working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Smith is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Brockington has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Smith taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Brockington!
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