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Event:
Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Smirnov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia jabs Smirnov right on the nose. Smirnov blinks but takes it well.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.#TD2#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Garcia pushes Smirnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smirnovs head.
Garcia has Smirnov pressed against the cage, preventing Smirnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smirnov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smirnov wants to stand back up but Garcia manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Garcia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Garcia feints and as Smirnov raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnov enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it. #T3#
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia. #T4#
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Smirnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
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 Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smirnov tries to escape but Garcia is in control.
Smirnov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smirnov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia 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#
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping him busy.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smirnov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Smirnov bucks up and tries to throw Garcia off but instead Garcia has got his back!
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to get back to his feet but Garcia is in full control for now. #T3#
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#ES2#
Smirnov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Garcia throws a combination. Smirnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Garcia shoots in and bounces Smirnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Smirnov coming out on top.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with an inside leg kick.
Smirnov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikita Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smirnov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnov. #T1##REVB#
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it. #ES2#
Smirnov has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
#T2#
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Smirnov fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smirnov eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Smirnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Smirnov gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.#T4#
Garcia is looking to chop away at Smirnov's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Smirnov shoots in.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Garcia forces Smirnov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Nikita Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karim Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov lands with a light punch inside.
Smirnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Garcia!
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Smirnov takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smirnov prevents it.
Smirnov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Smirnov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beach Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beach Boy wants to improve his position but Smirnov is controlling well.
Smirnov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beach Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Smirnov wants to stand but Beach Boy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beach Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Beach Boy won't let him.
Beach Boy working a defensive guard but Smirnov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Beach Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smirnov wants to stand but Beach Boy is controlling his arm.
Beach Boy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Beach Boy gets back to half guard.
Beach Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beach Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beach Boy tries to get out of the position.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Beach Boy has a closed guard, preventing Smirnov from standing up.
Beach Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Beach Boy works over Smirnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Beach Boy isn't so interested in that idea.
Beach Boy advances to half guard.
Smirnov is trying to stand up here but Beach Boy is controlling him well.
Beach Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beach Boy in particular looking to stall.
Beach Boy 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.
Beach Boy working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beach Boy lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach Boy works his foot free 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!
Beach Boy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beach Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#
Smirnov is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is trying to stand.
Smirnov is still in real trouble! Can Beach Boy finish him?#T3#
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Beach Boy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Smirnov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beach Boy looking to finish Smirnov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smirnov!
Beach Boy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beach Boy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smirnov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beach Boy lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smirnov looks winded!
Smirnov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Beach Boy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smirnov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Beach Boy with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Beach Boy unloading with bombs!
Beach Boy breaks from Smirnov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beach Boy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smirnov hang on?
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy breaks from Smirnov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smirnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beach Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beach Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Beach Boy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smirnov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Beach Boy and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Beach Boy!
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Event:
Conquest III: Murska vs Name
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Smirnov swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but Chulalongkorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn.
A leg kick checked by Chulalongkorn.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn moves away #KD#
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smirnov! Chulalongkorn lets Smirnov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Smirnov is rocked!
Smirnov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Chulalongkorn doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smirnov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smirnov's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Smirnov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnov wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Smirnov misses.#CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sweeney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to push Sweeney away but Sweeney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sweeney fails to pull guard.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Sweeney improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov can't break the clinch.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smirnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweeney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sweeney is leaning against Smirnov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweeney is keeping busy.
Sweeney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sweeney wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sweeney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sweeney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smirnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnov tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Sweeney seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
Smirnov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
Sweeney has control of Smirnov's left arm, preventing Smirnov from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov postures up.
#SU2#
Smirnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.
Sweeney jumps guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sweeney has double underhooks. #TD#
Sweeney gets control of Smirnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sweeney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Sweeney won't let him.
Sweeney is pulling down on Smirnov's head to control his posture.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.#T3#
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sweeney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smirnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sweeney jumps guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sweeney pulls Smirnov into guard.
#T4#
Sweeney pulls Smirnov in to control the position.
Smirnov wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.
Sweeney is pulling down on Smirnov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smirnov has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweeney leaning against his opponent.
Smirnov leaning against his opponent.
Smirnov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweeney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnov smiles and moves away.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Sweeney sprawls well.
Sweeney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sean Sweeney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Sweeney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Sweeney wriggles free and stands up.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Sweeney. Beautiful body shot.
Smirnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweeney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sweeney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweeney as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Sweeney tries to pull guard but Smirnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sweeney drops back down to his feet.
Smirnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sweeney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smirnov can turn it around.#BC2#
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Sweeney gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.#ES2#
Smirnov wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sweeney gets control of Smirnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sweeney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.
Sweeney is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
#T4#
Smirnov tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Smirnov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
Sweeney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Smirnov stands and steps away. Sweeney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweeney defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikita Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweeney as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sweeney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sweeney working Smirnov over with strikes.
Sweeney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smirnov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sweeney manages to mount him!
Sweeney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sean Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney working Smirnov over with strikes here.
Smirnov is trying to stand.#T1#
Sweeney putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is in a horrible position here. Sweeney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is landing with some decent strikes but Smirnov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sweeney cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sweeney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweeney landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sweeney scoring with strikes but Smirnov is staying in there.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Sweeney cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Sweeney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney landing shots from mount.
Sweeney pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Sweeney jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smirnov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smirnov and Sweeney has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smirnov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sweeney asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sweeney in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smirnov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Smirnov tries to escape but Sweeney is in control.
Smirnov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smirnov is trying to buck Sweeney off.
Sweeney cracks Smirnov with a big right hand but Smirnov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smirnov taking a bit of punishment here - Sweeney scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smirnov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Sweeney working the body and head with strikes.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smirnov down.
Sweeney misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sweeney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smirnov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sweeney in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sweeney 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.
Smirnov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sweeney is controlling him well.
Smirnov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smirnov bucks up and tries to throw Sweeney off but instead Sweeney has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smirnov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
SMASH: Hedger vs O Brien
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benavidez's waist but Benavidez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side.
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Nice takedown defense from Benavidez. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt. #CL#
Benavidez clinches.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Smirnov.
Benavidez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smirnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smirnov wants to stall.
Benavidez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Benavidez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benavidez prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Benavidez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Smirnov has a couple of punches blocked by Benavidez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benavidez lands with a short shot to the head.
Benavidez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards. #ROC#
Smirnov is rocked!#T1#
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Benavidez finish him?
A short right from Benavidez.
Smirnov tries to circle away but Benavidez has him pinned against the cage.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez lands a nice uppercut.
Benavidez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benavidez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benavidez lands a nice uppercut.
Benavidez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benavidez as Smirnov tries to tie him up.
Benavidez lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnov seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A short left from Benavidez.
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to break free.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benavidez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smirnovs head.
Benavidez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benavidez.
Benavidez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnov's efforts to push away.
Benavidez lands with a short shot to the head.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benavidez lands an uppercut.
Benavidez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smirnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benavidez pushes Smirnov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Benavidez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joseph Benavidez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.#T3#
Smirnov shoots and misses
and Benavidez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Benavidez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Benavidez.
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benavidez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
A short right from Benavidez on the inside.
Benavidez gets through Smirnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benavidez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smirnov.
Smirnov can't break the clinch.
Benavidez lands with a short shot to the head.
Benavidez prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Benavidez lands a hook that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards. #T4#
Benavidez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benavidez.
Benavidez lands an uppercut.
Smirnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benavidez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smirnov can turn it around.
Smirnov tries to break the clinch but Benavidez is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov wants to clinch.#CL#
Benavidez moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smirnov.
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Benavidez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Benavidez moves into the clinch.
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benavidez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smirnovs head.
A short uppercut from Benavidez.
Benavidez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?
Smirnov working hard to break the clinch.
Benavidez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benavidez lands a right hand.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov trying to control the position but instead, Benavidez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smirnov into the cage.
Benavidez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smirnov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smirnov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Benavidez is unloading with more strikes now! Smirnov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Benavidez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Baran moves out of range of the body kick from Smirnov.
Baran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smirnov defends well and Baran ends up having to push Smirnov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smirnov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baran stuffs the takedown.
Smirnov is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Baran, which made it look bad.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baran circles away.
Filip Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smirnov tries for a takedown but Baran circles away easily#CL#
and Baran counters by moving into the clinch.
Baran tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
#T1#
Baran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smirnov walks away with a smile on his face. Baran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smirnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baran somewhat.
Baran leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smirnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Smirnov doesn't manage to clinch there - Baran circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baran.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baran or perhaps it was just good defense by Smirnov, which made it look bad.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baran as he avoids it easily.
Baran tries to counter with a takedown but Smirnov is quick to defend against it.
Baran swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Baran looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
Smirnov with the counter takedown but Baran avoids it easily.#T3#
Baran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Baran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Baran keeps it at a distance.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Baran moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baran.
Baran thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Smirnov misses with a takedown #TD#
and Baran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smirnov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Baran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baran wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is keeping the position.
Baran advances position into side control!
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 Filip Baran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baran keeps the fight on the outside.
Baran feinted with a counter takedown.
Smirnov throws a head kick but Baran moves out of range.
Filip Baran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Baran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Baran successfully pulls guard.
Baran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baran is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Baran wants to improve his position but instead Smirnov has moved into half guard.
Baran wants to improve his position but Smirnov is controlling well.
Baran is trying to maintain the position but Smirnov is very close to passing his half guard.
Baran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smirnov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Baran is trying to control. Smirnov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?#T2#
Smirnov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Baran seems content to control.
Smirnov is refusing to be controlled, as Baran sits in half guard.
Baran moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that!
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Baran thowing shots but they're missing.
Baran looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smirnov is trying to stand up.
Baran controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baran looking to control but Smirnov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Baran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Baran moves into the clinch.#TD#
Baran manages to pull guard.
Smirnov tries to stand but Baran is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Smirnov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baran trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Baran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baran working a defensive guard here.
Baran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Baran slips nicely into half guard.
Smirnov is not content to let Baran control the position.#T2#
Baran works his foot free and advances to mount.
Baran tries to control but Smirnov wriggling away.
Baran controlling the position easily from mount.
Baran trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Smirnov is really trying hard to get 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.
Baran trying to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baran is really struggling to control Smirnov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nikita Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Baran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Baran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baran, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Filip Baran!
Filip Baran wins by unanimous decision!
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