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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 3
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson wants to clinch.
Jameson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Jameson is quick to defend against it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jameson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jameson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson connects with the punch.#T1#
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jameson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jameson misses.
Jameson stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jameson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Jameson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jameson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jameson?
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Jameson is in trouble!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Jameson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!#SUB#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jameson has worked his arm free - good work by Jameson!
#T4#
Smith prevents Jameson from escaping the position.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jameson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jameson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Jameson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jameson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Jameson's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jameson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jameson throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jameson scores with a jab to the head.
Scotty Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jameson! But no joy.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Jameson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jameson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jameson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Jameson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Jameson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jameson cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Jameson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jameson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scotty Jameson! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Plethora
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zonbergs sprawls and moves away.
Zonbergs with a poor takedown #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zonbergs's guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zonbergs on the ground.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zonbergs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T1#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs trying to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Zonbergs looking to control.
Zonbergs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zonbergs is retaining full guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith postures up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonbergs looks winded!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith passes Zonbergs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zonbergs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith working over Zonbergs with some ground and pound. Zonbergs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith winds up and cracks Zonbergs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zonbergs is having none of it.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonbergs keeps working.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control. Zonbergs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonbergs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Zonbergs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonbergs not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Zonbergs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith 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 after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zonbergs's guard.#ES2#
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonbergs. Zonbergs gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonbergs is looking to clinch.
Zonbergs shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunars Zonbergs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Zonbergs is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donald Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#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.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Zonbergs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zonbergs is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zonbergs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonbergs ducked under it nicely.
Zonbergs is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zonbergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Zonbergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings for the body but Zonbergs moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonbergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonbergs tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunars Zonbergs.#T1##TD#
Smith feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donald Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonbergs's brow.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Zonbergs throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zonbergs for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez Chibli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez Chibli tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez Chibli connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Donald Smith has been cut.
Chavez Chibli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez Chibli off to one side.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Chavez Chibli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez Chibli doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavez Chibli shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Chavez Chibli moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Chavez Chibli is looking for the big counter here.
Chavez Chibli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T1#
Chavez Chibli throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez Chibli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavez Chibli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chavez Chibli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez Chibli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Chavez Chibli ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Chavez Chibli is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Chavez Chibli's guard.
Smith postures up in Chavez Chibli's guard and throws a big left but Chavez Chibli blocks it. #T2##SUB2#
Chavez Chibli is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez Chibli is retaining full guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez Chibli's head.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez Chibli is keeping the position for now.
Smith is in close to Chavez Chibli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chavez Chibli has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Smith trying to control but Chavez Chibli is working from the bottom.
Chavez Chibli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chavez Chibli has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Chavez Chibli is keeping the position.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chavez Chibli wants to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavez Chibli swinging wildly here.
Chavez Chibli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Chavez Chibli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez Chibli lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez Chibli scores with a knee to the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez Chibli controls the action.
#T1#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith taking a breather.
Chavez Chibli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arturo Chavez Chibli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez Chibli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Chavez Chibli darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Chavez Chibli into the cage.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez Chibli tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Chavez Chibli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez Chibli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez Chibli darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Chavez Chibli into the cage.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavez Chibli is breathing heavily.
Smith swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Chavez Chibli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chavez Chibli shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Chavez Chibli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving. #T3#
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith works over Chavez Chibli with some ground and pound from guard.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Chavez Chibli has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez Chibli is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chavez Chibli looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez Chibli can do to turn this around?
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez Chibli on the ground.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chavez Chibli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donald Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donald Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez Chibli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Chavez Chibli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez Chibli lands a front kick.
Chavez Chibli tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Arturo Chavez Chibli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a head kick by Chavez Chibli.
Arturo Chavez Chibli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez Chibli.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Chavez Chibli is quick to defend against it.
Smith tries a low kick but Chavez Chibli avoids it.#T1#
Chavez Chibli shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Chavez Chibli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chavez Chibli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez Chibli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Chavez Chibli.
Chavez Chibli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Chavez Chibli bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Donald Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Chavez Chibli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith won't allow Chavez Chibli to sweep him here.
Donald Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chavez Chibli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez Chibli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Chavez Chibli keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith distracts Chavez Chibli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Chavez Chibli's brow.
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith works over Chavez Chibli with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Arturo Chavez Chibli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control from the top but Chavez Chibli keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Smith! |
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