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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Black shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Black.
Black looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Black clinches. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. #SUB2#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
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 looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Black is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Black looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control but Black postures up.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#ES#
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Black manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Black tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB2#
Black has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Black! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gamble is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Gamble circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Gamble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Gamble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Gamble tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gamble is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Gamble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard. #T1#
Smith has his hands clasped together around Gamble's back. He's all about the action.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gamble prevents Smith from improving his position.
Gamble wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Gamble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Gamble shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gamble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamble wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamble 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. #SU#
Gamble decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Gamble is now in Smith's guard.
Gamble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Smith prevents Gamble from improving his position.
Gamble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Gamble does no damage.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gamble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trevor Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Gamble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gamble walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Gamble throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gamble instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Gamble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Gamble breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamble's waist but Gamble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGamble.#CL#
Gamble moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Gamble letting Smith take a breather here.
Gamble keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gamble scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gamble dives into side control.
#SUB#
Gamble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!#T1#
Gamble tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Gamble working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Gamble unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith tries to hold on but Gamble postures up.
Gamble 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Gamble working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Trevor Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gamble 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.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Gamble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamble looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Gamble controlling his opponent.
Gamble prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Gamble goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Gamble keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gamble is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Gamble drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has Gamble pressed against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gamble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gamble fails to pull guard.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gamble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gamble, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gamble after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gamble just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamble is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Gamble counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Gamble has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2##ES2#
Smith kicks Gamble off and gets to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gamble forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gamble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gamble pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Gamble keeps him under control.
Gamble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard.
Gamble controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith gets full guard.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gamble avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Gamble.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Jones.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Smith rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Smith fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith avoids the body shot from Jones.
#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Smith pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Jones controls the position.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Jones is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronny Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Jones tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1##SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ronny Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Smith pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T3##TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith controls the position. #T4#
Jones wants to control but Smith postures up.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Jones shoots in.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronny Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jones.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T1#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to control the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Smith misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Kane Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Jones 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Smith jumps guard but Frank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Frank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SU2#
Frank is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frank tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Frank. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frank avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Frank with a poor takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Frank with that takedown attempt.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frank's hands.
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frank but Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frank gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Frank looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Frank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frank swivels and escapes.#CL#
Frank darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Frank connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Frank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frank dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Frank's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Frank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.#BC#
Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Frank has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Frank is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Frank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Frank is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Frank buck him off. #SUB2#
Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Frank defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frank is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Smith gets his hands free as Frank looks to control. #SUB2#
Smith working for the choke. #SUB2#
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Frank shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Frank has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Frank is controlling him.
Frank looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Frank manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Ben Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Ronny Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank scores with a head kick.
#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!
Frank explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith blocks a head kick by Frank.
#CL#
Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Frank has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Frank moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Frank manages to get underhooks.
Frank tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
Frank gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Frank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ben Frank has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith prevents Frank from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Frank gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frank is defending well.#TD2#
Smith has picked Frank up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank trying to control but Smith postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Smith! |
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Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Killjoy.
Killjoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killjoy avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy misses with a low kick.
Killjoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killjoy is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Killjoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to clinch but Killjoy is having none of it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killjoy pinned against the cage. Killjoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Killjoy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#T1#
Killjoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Killjoy's leg but Killjoy calmly moves out of range.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Killjoy tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Killjoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Killjoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killjoy dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Killjoy's head and hops out.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Killjoy shakes him off and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Killjoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Max Killjoy has been cut.#CL2#
Smith has Killjoy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Smith gets control of Killjoy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Killjoy postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killjoy is controlling him.
Killjoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killjoy won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Killjoy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#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.#CL#
Killjoy clinches. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
As Killjoy backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Killjoy manages to avoid it all.
Killjoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy misses with a leg kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Killjoy counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killjoy scores with a kick to the body.
Killjoy darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Killjoy into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Killjoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Killjoy has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy manages to get underhooks.
Smith jumps guard but Killjoy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killjoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killjoy to keep the fight standing.
Max Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.#BC#
Killjoy breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Killjoy pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Killjoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Killjoy gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killjoy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Killjoy is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Killjoy tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Killjoy trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Killjoy manages to get to full guard.
Killjoy working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Killjoy as Smith shoots in.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Killjoy rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killjoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Killjoy controlling the action here for a moment.
Killjoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Killjoy'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killjoy. That one must have hurt.
Killjoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Killjoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Max Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Killjoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killjoy prevents it.
Killjoy slowing the pace effectively.
Killjoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killjoy has Smith pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Killjoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Killjoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killjoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killjoy shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killjoy looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Killjoy shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killjoy avoids the head kick by Smith.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Killjoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killjoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Killjoy throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Killjoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Killjoy keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Killjoy is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
#SU2#
Smith stands up from half guard.
Killjoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killjoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killjoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killjoy tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killjoy to the ground. Killjoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Killjoy throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Ronny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Killjoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Killjoy moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killjoy, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Killjoy! |
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