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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 38
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostlund misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Ostlund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith looks for a takedown but Ostlund sprawls well.#TD#
Ostlund bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ostlund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostlund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ostlund trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ostlund misses with the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Ostlund tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ostlund is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith stops Ostlund from passing to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ostlund trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ostlund sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ostlund fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Ostlund tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ostlund tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ostlund sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ostlund working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ostlund taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #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.
Ostlund misses with a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ostlund lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like George Smith has been cut.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ostlund shows good takedown defense.
Ostlund appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ostlund or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ostlund , looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ostlund against the cage but Ostlund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Travis Ostlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
No luck for Ostlund with that takedown attempt.
Travis Ostlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Ostlund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ostlund misses with a kick to the body.
Ostlund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Ostlund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ostlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostlund has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Ostlund . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Ostlund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Ostlund is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ostlund wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ostlund preventing the sweep.
Ostlund 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.
Smith has his hands on Ostlund 's head, controlling the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ostlund wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ostlund .
Smith is looking to stand up but Ostlund isn't so interested in that idea.
Ostlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ostlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ostlund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ostlund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ostlund actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ostlund 's hands, connecting with Ostlund 's forehead.
Ostlund is trying to control but can't.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ostlund is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ostlund . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ostlund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Ostlund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ostlund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Ostlund is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ostlund misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ostlund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ostlund lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostlund advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Ostlund has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostlund tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Ostlund drags him back down.#T1#
Ostlund staying calm.
Ostlund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Ostlund is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ostlund thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ostlund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ostlund wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Ostlund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith stops Ostlund from passing to mount. #T3#
Ostlund taking a breather here.
Ostlund has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostlund tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Travis Ostlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ostlund tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostlund slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ostlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ostlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostlund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ostlund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ostlund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Ostlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ostlund 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Ostlund ! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 39
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver fails with the takedown
and Siver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Siver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Siver is now in Smith's guard.
Siver working some strikes from top position.
Siver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siver throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver is stalling in the full guard.
Siver postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T1#
Siver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siver is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siver landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Siver drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Siver off! Siver jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siver. #T2#
Siver throws a big right hand that misses.
Siver looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siver on the ground.
Siver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Siver prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Siver works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is wriggling around but Siver manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siver.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Siver lands strikes from half guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Siver drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #SUB2#
Siver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siver connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #SUB2#
Siver is looking for a kimura here.
Siver throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siver.
Siver winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Siver slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Siver in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Siver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Siver has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Siver back against the cage.#BC2#
Siver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siver fails with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siver is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Siver has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siver misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Siver.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siver gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Siver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Siver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Siver shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Siver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Siver is breathing heavily.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Siver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Siver's brow. #T2#
Smith postures up in Siver's guard and throws a big left but Siver blocks it.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Siver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Siver 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! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Siver cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Siver!
A very excited looking Rick Siver 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:
RRFC Fight Night 31
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Boser tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boser darts in trying to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Boser is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Boser's guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boser has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD2#
Boser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boser is breathing heavily.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Boser has wrist control.#T2#
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Boser tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boser's head.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Boser's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boser.
Boser is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
The referee warns Boser that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boser taking shots to the head.
Smith scoring with strikes but Boser is staying in there.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Boser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Boser has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boser has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boser hold on?!
Smith lands shots from the back. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith is punishing Boser with some ground and pound.
Smith is punishing Boser with some ground and pound.
Smith punches Boser on the ear.
Boser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands shots from the back.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Boser up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Boser hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Boser's guard.
Boser keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Boser tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Boser moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boser tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Tanner Boser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Boser's guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boser keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T2#
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boser takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boser takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but Boser slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith cracks Boser with a big elbow.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith working the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Boser's head but Boser avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Boser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith cracks Boser with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Boser's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boser defending well though.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is pressing down on Boser's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boser is holding on for now.
Boser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith works over Boser with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith cracks Boser with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boser's head.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boser taking punishment in the form of punches.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Boser defends. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boser manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Boser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Boser's guard and throws a big left but Boser blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boser's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
George 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
In defeat, Tanner Boser stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck shit fuck man, i want to masturbate'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 32
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith lands a nice hook to Nogueira's body. Nogueira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nogueira misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Nogueira.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nogueira doesn't seem bothered though.
Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a jab.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
George Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nogueira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Nogueira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Nogueira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nogueira scrambles back to his feet.
Smith misses with the combination.
Nogueira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Nogueira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Nogueira's ribs.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nogueira moves out of range.
Nogueira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith throws a combination. Nogueira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Nogueira backpedaling.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.#T1#
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nogueira in his tracks.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
#T2##TD#
Nogueira gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nogueira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nogueira. #SUB#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Nogueira moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! #T3##SUB#
Nogueira looking to isolate an arm here. Smith doesn't see it coming and as Nogueira extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogueira!
Antonio Nogueira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Bandi gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Bandi manages to retain 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.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bandi wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandi is retaining full guard.
Bandi is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Bandi wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandi there!
Bandi is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bandi because Smith loaded up on that one. #T1#
Bandi is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Bandi tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Bandi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandi gets back to full guard.
Bandi is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Bandi throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandi wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bandi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Bandi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandi throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandi throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bandi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandi distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bandi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandi with a nice head shot there.
Bandi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bandi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bandi working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Bandi postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Bandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bandi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bandi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Bandi slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith pulls Bandi in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodor Bandi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Bandi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Bandi shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodor Bandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandi goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandi is defended easily by Smith.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Bandi doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith grinds an elbow into Bandi's temple.
Teodor Bandi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Smith landing a few strikes.
Bandi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandi keeps working.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bandi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is working Bandi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to control but Bandi is keeping him busy.
Bandi is trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Bandi is working from the bottom.
Bandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bandi is defending well.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bandi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bandi tries to get out of the position.
Bandi taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Bandi's hands, connecting with Bandi's forehead.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith thows a huge punch but Bandi dodges it nicely.
Bandi gets full guard.
Bandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith cracks Bandi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Bandi is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bandi shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Bandi misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Bandi's guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith postures up.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bandi keeps moving. #T4#
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Bandi blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bandi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bandi shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Bandi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandi or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandi can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Bandi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bandi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Bandi can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandi keeps working. #T1#
Bandi defending against the ground and pound.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Bandi defends.
Bandi tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bandi to see if he's OK.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Bandi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bandi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Bandi is right now.
Bandi is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bandi to see if he's OK.
Bandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Bandi's head to control him but Bandi postures up.
Bandi throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to control here.
#T3#
Bandi throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Bandi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Bandi in his half guard.
Bandi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Bandi is controlling him
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandi.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Bandi is controlling him
Smith is looking for a sweep. Bandi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandi stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Bandi stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bandi!
Bandi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bandi trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throwing shots but Bandi is blocking nicely.
Bandi wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Smith!
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