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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mantle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Mantle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle with a hook.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mantle checks it well.
Cranky Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mantle sprawls well. Mantle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
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!#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith won't allow Mantle to sweep him here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mantle is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantle is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mantle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Mantle is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mantle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mantle controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mantle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #T3#
Mantle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mantle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mantle's back!#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Mantle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Mantle manages to turn into his guard.
Mantle lands a couple of digs.
Mantle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mantle passes into side control.
Mantle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Smith looks to move to half guard but instead Mantle has passed into mount! Damn!
Mantle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mantle with a couple of short strikes.
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Mantle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Mantle lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to hold on but Mantle pushes him away.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Mantle has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Mantle throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Mantle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
The crowd cheers as Mantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mantle defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mantle 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Graham Mantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Mantle.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantle connects with the punch.
Mantle scores with a hook.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Mantle sprawls well.
Mantle throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Smith fails with the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Mantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mantle tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith wants to slow Mantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mantle scores with a nice right hand.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Mantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mantle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Mantle does it's job there.
Mantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mantle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#T4#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mantle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Smith ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Mantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle with a jab.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mantle as he jumps to the side.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mantle tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mantle to the ground. Mantle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Mantle lands.
A lazy left from Mantle finds it's target.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Mantle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Mantle, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Mantle against the cage but Mantle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mantle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mantle checks it well.
Mantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mantle defends it nicely.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a leg kick but Mantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Mantle.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mantle avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantle, which made it look bad.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith slips a jab from Mantle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Mantle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Mantle dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mantle defends well and Smith ends up having to push Mantle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mantle circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Mantle.
Mantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mantle as he avoids it easily.
Mantle lands a body shot.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith checks a low kick from Mantle.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Mantle tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mantle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Smith moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith shoots and misses
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle misses with a body shot.
Smith slips under a jab from Mantle.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mantle.
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T3#
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Mantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantle cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mantle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mantle counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantle lands with a right hand.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Smith looks for a takedown but Mantle sprawls well.
Mantle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle had his way with Cranky Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mantle lands a jab.
Smith shoots in but Mantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mantle.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Mantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mantle throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith slips a straight right by Mantle.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mantle to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Mantle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Cranky Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Mantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Mantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mantle.
Mantle throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mantle.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Mantle.
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
Mantle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Smith moves out of range as Mantle strikes.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mantle's waist but Mantle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Mantle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mantle circles away easily
and Mantle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mantle as he connects with a hook.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Mantle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Mantle scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mantle.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Mantle digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Mantle scores with a body shot.
Mantle scores with a nice head shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Mantle checks it
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:41
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Graham Mantle thanked © Trap House for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Rand sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rand gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Smith is now in Rand's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rand is keeping the position for now.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand wants to sweep but no luck.
Rand is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #ES#
Rand has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Smith feints and as Rand raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #T2#
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Rand's guard and throws a big left but Rand blocks it. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rand has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith stops Rand from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith wants to pass to mount but Rand is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T4#
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Rand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rand controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rand misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rand, who protects the arm well.
Rand can't do much from the bottom here.
Rand is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Rand denies him.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Rand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rand!
Rand really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rand is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Rand manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rand is looking to escape. #T3#
Rand just holding on.#SUB2#
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rand looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranky Smith!
Cranky Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Danny Rand spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is, ill be back. '. |
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Event:
BFC 17: Garbrandt Vs. Liszorr
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Dos Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
#SUB#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Smith with the active half guard here but Dos Santos passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos working away.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Smith regains half guard.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dos Santos off and has taken his back!
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.
Dos Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Smith looking to break Dos Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is looking to control Dos Santos but Dos Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dos Santos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
#T4#
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Smith working for the choke.
Dos Santos trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Santos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dos Santos tries to escape the position.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is hanging on to Dos Santos's back as he tries to escape.
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 Cranky Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to control here but Dos Santos has managed to regain half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T3#
Smith trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is pushing down on Dos Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.#TD2#
Dos Santos drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dos Santos rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Dos Santos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranky Smith!
After the fight, Cranky Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Darren Dos Santos had this to say: 'Thank you to Conquer and Big Chief Nutrition. This was the last fight on my BFC contract. Thank you for the opportunity. I will learn from this and bounce back. I am excited for what the future holds.(translated by Julio Maia from Portuguese)'. |
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Event:
BFC 11: Hammer Vs. Payakaroon
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Itzpapalotltotec to the ground. Itzpapalotltotec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Itzpapalotltotec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to improve position but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itzpapalotltotec keeps working.
Itzpapalotltotec holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itzpapalotltotec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to his feet but Smith drags him back down.#T4#
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.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Itzpapalotltotec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Itzpapalotltotec struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec stops Smith from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Itzpapalotltotec has escaped the position, nice work there.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a sweep.
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 Cranky Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itzpapalotltotec pinned against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Itzpapalotltotec tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itzpapalotltotec defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith throwing shots but Itzpapalotltotec is blocking nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itzpapalotltotec is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smith is staying active.#SUB#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Itzpapalotltotec is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Itzpapalotltotec is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith mounts Itzpapalotltotec! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Itzpapalotltotec is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves to take his opponent's back.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Itzpapalotltotec against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith dives in and grabs Itzpapalotltotec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it really well and circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Itzpapalotltotec as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Itzpapalotltotec to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith goes for a double leg but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itzpapalotltotec continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T4#
Smith tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for the big counter here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
A very excited looking Pablo Itzpapalotltotec made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Lima looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lima checks a leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense.
Lima wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lima swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Lima counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Lima has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lima reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lima taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rambo has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rambo tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rambo. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Rambo's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rambo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rambo defending well though. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rambo defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Rambo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Bravo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bravo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bravo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Bravo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 970 Round 4
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Madison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Madison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith is standing up over Madison. Madison looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison is trying to escape the mount but Smith keeps good control and instead manages to take Madison's back.
#SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Madison defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1##SUB2#
Madison is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Madison manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Madison is stalling in the full guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madison is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madison defends it easily.
Madison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Madison to get to half guard.
Madison controlling the action here.#T3#
Smith is staying active underneath Madison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Madison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Madison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.
Madison wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Madison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madison works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looks winded!
Madison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Madison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Madison trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Madison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Madison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Madison has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Madison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Madison can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Madison is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Madison is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Madison wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Madison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Madison is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working. #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.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Madison is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Madison wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madison has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Smith gets his hands free as Madison looks to control. #SUB2#
Smith working for a choke but Madison is defending well.
Madison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Smith looking for the RNC. #T4#
Smith wants to control but Madison manages to buck him off and is now in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Madison! #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Madison defends it easily.
Smith keeping full guard, as Madison tries to pass.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madison is aware though and is defending well.
Madison controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waterloo Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Madison is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Cranky Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Madison stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith tries to control but Madison wriggling away.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Madison because Smith loaded up on that one. #T1##SUB2#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Madison has worked his arm free - good work by Madison!
Madison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Madison stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Madison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Madison is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith trying to control from half guard but Madison is working away.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Madison tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Madison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #T3#
Madison working to try and regain half guard.
Smith avoids the attempt from Madison to control.
Madison is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Madison tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith looking to control but Madison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith avoids the attempt from Madison to control.
Madison prevents Smith from taking his back.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Madison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cranky 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 Josh West scores the fight for Cranky Smith!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Cranky Smith!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Cranky Smith!
Cranky Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 970 Round 3
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Tested sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tested is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Tested pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith advances to mount.
Tested tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tested is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith looking to control but Tested is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tested because Smith loaded up on that one.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tested is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Tested tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tested is looking to escape.
Tested working to try and regain half guard.
Smith takes Tested's back.
Tested trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith is looking to control Tested but Tested is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tested looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Tested breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tested is aware though and is defending well.
Tested pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Tested makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tested tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tested defends it easily.
Tested with a nice head shot there.
Tested wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Tested works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tested has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Tested's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 970 Round 2
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Reichenbach thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Reichenbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reichenbach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reichenbach tries to get out of the position.
Reichenbach is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith wants to pass to mount but Reichenbach is defending the position.
Reichenbach wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith stops Reichenbach from getting back to his feet.
Smith is trying to control. Reichenbach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reichenbach!
Smith won't let Reichenbach get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Smith is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cool looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cool is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranky Smith!
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