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Event:
CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Killer checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Killer has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Killer stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Simba Smith has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Killer throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Simba Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer is looking for the big counter here.#T2##TD#
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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Killer is trying to improve his position.
Smith throws an elbow but Killer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith advances to full mount. #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killer taking shots to the head.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith controls the position from side control.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working. #T1#
Killer looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Killer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killer looks a forlorn figure.
Smith looking to finish Killer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Killer!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Killer gets back to half guard.#T2#
Smith trying to control the pace. #SU#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Simba Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Killer tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Killer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Smith trying to pass the guard but Killer defending well.
Killer wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
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!
Killer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith staying calm.
Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##SU#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Killer to his feet. #TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith controlling the position.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Killer defends easily.
Smith seems keen to control Killer's posture.
Killer won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is pulling down on Killer's head to control his posture.
Bob Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Killer.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Smith! |
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Event:
CDFC 25: Tarver vs Manfield
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Dopinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dopinder missing with knees to the body.
Dopinder lands a body shot.
Dopinder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dopinder lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Simba Smith has been cut.
Dopinder lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Dopinder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simba Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dopinder scores with a body shot.
Dopinder connects with a single shot there.
Dopinder lands with a good body shot.
Dopinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dopinder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dopinder with the inside leg kick.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dopinder finish him?
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Dopinder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dopinder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dopinder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Dopinder counters with a straight right hand.
Sajit Dopinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Dopinder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Dopinder.#CUT#That has opened up Simba Smith's cut even more.
Dopinder grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Smith takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dopinder cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sajit Dopinder!
A very excited looking Sajit Dopinder 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:
CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Simba Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith is trying to push Johnson Jr away but Johnson Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Johnson Jr is controlling the position.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson Jr won't allow it.
Smith is pushing Johnson Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to drag Johnson Jr to the mat but Johnson Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Johnson Jr passes into half guard.
Smith strikes from the bottom but Johnson Jr uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SUB#
Johnson Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith has one of Johnson Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith is not content to let Johnson Jr control the position.
Johnson Jr wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Smith struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson Jr lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Johnson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Johnson Jr throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in but Johnson Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolton Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Johnson Jr shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson Jr defends well and Smith ends up having to push Johnson Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolton Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kolton Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Johnson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Smith feints and as Johnson Jr raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson Jr wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith works his way into side control. #SU2#
Smith stands up.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2##CL2#
Smith pushes Johnson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson Jr regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Johnson Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Johnson Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson Jr. #T3#
Johnson Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Smith landing punches.
Smith avoids the attempt from Johnson Jr to control.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simba Smith's cut.
That's time! Johnson Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control.
Johnson Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Johnson Jr throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Johnson Jr gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson Jr manages to retain guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson Jr wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Smith stands up and waves to Johnson Jr to follow him. #T1#
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnson Jr with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Smith stands up out of the half guard.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson Jr swivels and escapes.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Johnson Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson Jr.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Johnson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson Jr is looking to clinch.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Johnson Jr and move into the clinch position.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Johnson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kolton Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Johnson Jr lands a high kick!
Johnson Jr misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Johnson Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Smith rushes Johnson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has Johnson Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson Jr tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith tries to pull guard but Johnson Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson Jr 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 working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Johnson Jr breaks the clinch.
Johnson Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Kolton Johnson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson Jr throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
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 Kolton Johnson Jr.
I think Johnson Jr 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kolton Johnson Jr!
A victorious Kolton Johnson Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CDFC 10: Biko vs Cortez
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Goff clinches. #TD#
Smith pulls guard.
Goff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goff defends it easily.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Goff trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goff on the ground.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to stand up but Goff won't let him.
Smith postures up in Goff's guard and throws a big left but Goff blocks it.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Goff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goff won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Goff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Smith is posturing up here but Goff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Goff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
A victorious Jack Goff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CDFC 4 NY: Palo vs Runduski
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Diakese. Diakese gets slowly back to his 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 Diakese!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Diakese up against the cage.#TD#
Diakese gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diakese will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith controlling from the top position. #T2#
Smith advances position into side control!
Diakese manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Diakese manages to get to full guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diakese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T3#
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Diakese trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Diakese tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The referee warns Diakese that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Diakese is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diakese tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diakese moves to clinch but Smith breaks away #TD2#
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Diakese didn't expect that.
Diakese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith working Diakese over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakese trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Diakese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Diakese has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Diakese tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Diakese on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diakese will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith lands an elbow.
Diakese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diakese seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.#T2#
Smith working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diakese, who protects the arm well.
Smith takes a little break here. Diakese wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Diakese sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Diakese has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Smith lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Diakese is rocked!#SUB2#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Diakese frees his head quite easily.
Oh Diakese is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Smith! That's really hurt Diakese and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba Smith! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 3
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Socks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith moves into full guard.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Socks stops Smith from standing up.
Socks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Socks's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Socks defends it easily.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Socks defends easily.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is trying to control the position but Socks postures up.
Socks postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Socks slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Socks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socks is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Socks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Socks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Socks wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socks as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Socks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Socks as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Socks shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A punch combination from Smith misses. #T3#
Socks fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Socks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Socks jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Socks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socks 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 The Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Socks is having none of it.
Socks digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Socks!
Socks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Socks gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
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. #TD#
Socks dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Socks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Socks feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Socks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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#
Socks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Socks has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Socks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Socks was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith cracks Socks with a solid left hand.
Smith pushes down on Socks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Socks wants to get back to full guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Socks is looking to escape.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Socks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Socks.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socks is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the top position. #T3#
Socks working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Socks's guard.
Socks is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socks. #REVR#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith working Socks over with strikes.
Smith working Socks over with strikes. #T4#
Socks moves into full guard.
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 won't allow Socks to get back to his feet.
Smith is fighting to break Socks's control of his arms but Socks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Socks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Socks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries for a takedown but Socks circles away easily
and Socks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socks.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Socks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Socks and move into the clinch position.
Socks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Socks digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Nice takedown defense from Socks. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Socks jabs at Smith's body.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Socks counters with a nice uppercut.
The Socks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Socks scores with a nice strike.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Socks as Smith shoots in.
The Socks is winning the standup battle so far.
Socks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#TD#
Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Socks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Socks.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Socks counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Socks throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Socks tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Socks lands an elbow.
Socks trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Socks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Socks are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Socks.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Socks has control of the leg.
Socks winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Socks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Socks slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Socks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socks thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Socks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Socks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Socks drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Socks throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Socks is aware though and is defending well.
Simba Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simba Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Socks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socks 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for The Socks!
The Socks wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 2
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Batiatus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batiatus gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1##SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Batiatus defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Batiatus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith winds up and cracks Batiatus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Batiatus is not content to let Smith control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is taking a breather. Batiatus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batiatus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith thows a huge punch but Batiatus dodges it nicely.
Smith controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Batiatus, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Batiatus against the cage but Batiatus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Batiatus pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith prevents Batiatus from escaping the position.
Smith controlling the position. #T4##SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Batiatus, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Batiatus gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Batiatus manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batiatus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba 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#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batiatus attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Batiatus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith lands a nice hook to Batiatus's body. Batiatus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arthus Batiatus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batiatus avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Batiatus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batiatus gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batiatus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Batiatus is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
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.#T1#
Batiatus wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Batiatus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith wants to control but Batiatus postures up.
Batiatus is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Batiatus asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to control Batiatus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith tries to get to full guard but Batiatus has control of the leg.
Batiatus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batiatus controlling the pace.
Batiatus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Batiatus stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Batiatus enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Batiatus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Batiatus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Batiatus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batiatus is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Batiatus controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batiatus's guard. #REVB#
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Batiatus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Batiatus's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batiatus is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Batiatus tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Batiatus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Batiatus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Batiatus wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Batiatus looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batiatus is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stops Batiatus from standing up. #T1#
Batiatus being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to control but Batiatus is working from the bottom.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control but Batiatus is working from the bottom.
Simba Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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 won't allow Batiatus to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batiatus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Batiatus is blocking nicely.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith wants to stand up but Batiatus has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to take a breather but Batiatus is having none of it.
Smith controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batiatus's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Smith stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simba 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Simba Smith wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 1
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Duris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duris wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Duris is defending well.
Duris tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Duris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duris is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Duris is defending well.
Duris wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Duris defends the submission attempt.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duris is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
Smith controlling from side mount.
Duris is trying to improve his position.
Smith working away.
You can see the frustration on Duris's face as Smith controls the position.
Duris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
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.
Duris pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duris feints the counter takedown.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Duris circles away.
#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duris!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is working Duris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The referee warns Duris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Duris is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but Duris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Duris.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Duris can't break the clinch.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Duris pulls guard effortlessly.
Duris wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Duris is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Duris still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Duris has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Duris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Smith has one foot on Duris's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duris is defended easily by Smith.
Duris shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simba Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Duris shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Duris 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.
Simba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Duris.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Duris moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Duris!
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!
Duris won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith is pulling down on Duris's head to control his posture.
Simba Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Duris stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
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. #REVR#
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Duris wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith moves into full mount! Duris won't be happy about that!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Duris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duris is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duris is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith wants to clinch up but Duris keeps it at a distance.
Duris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duris shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duris closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Duris pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Duris with that takedown attempt.
Simba Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Duris.
Duris shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duris shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duris was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Duris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duris for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith works over Duris with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith controlling from the top position. #SU#
Smith gets to his feet. Duris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Duris prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duris down.
Declan Duris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controlling from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Smith decides to stand back up.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simba 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Simba Smith!
Simba Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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