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Event:
TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Smiff defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finn manages to circle out of the way.
Finn misses with a straight left.
Smiff throws a right hand that misses
and Finn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Diatomaceous Smiff has been cut.
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Finn lands.
Finn lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smiff on the side of the head.
Smiff looks to clinch
and Smiff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Smiff is rocked!#CUT2#Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Finn throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##KD2#
Finn drops Smiff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smiff looks back up at him and smiles so Finn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Smiff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smiff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Finn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smiff's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn!
Our winner, Antti Finn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TR47: Grim Reefer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smiff moves to clinch but Baker breaks away
and Baker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Diatomaceous Smiff has been cut.
Smiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker misses the body punch #CL#
and Smiff counters by clinching up.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Smiff pulls Baker into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Baker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smiff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smiff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smiff! #REVR#
Baker is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smiff in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Baker tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Baker is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Baker is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smiff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smiff prevents Baker from improving his position.
Baker manages to get to full guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
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 Diatomaceous Smiff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diatomaceous Smiff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smiff tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff misses with a hook
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Smiff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Smiff lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker is trying to hold Smiff in close to prevent damage but Smiff has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
#SUB2#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
#T3#
Smiff lands a couple of digs.
Diatomaceous Smiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Baker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diatomaceous Smiff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Smiff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Smiff prevents Baker from improving his position.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Smiff trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Smiff pushes his legs off easily.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baker has an active guard here but Smiff has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff not doing much here.
Baker tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.#T3#
Baker is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smiff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Smiff is now in Baker's guard.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baker is trying to keep Smiff in close.
#SUB2#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
Smiff distracts Baker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diatomaceous Smiff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smiff 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diatomaceous Smiff!
A very excited looking Diatomaceous Smiff 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:
TR27: Running the Cash Up
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Black Bear steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smiff.#CL#
Smiff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smiff tries to throw a body punch but Black Bear avoids it by throwing Smiff back against the cage. #BC#
Smiff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smiff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Black Bear changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smiff is trying to improve his position.
Black Bear in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Black Bear should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Black Bear throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smiff tries to buck Black Bear off but Black Bear is having none of it.
Black Bear controls the position from side control.
Smiff wants to control but Black Bear postures up.#T1#
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Black Bear working away.
Smiff is trying to improve his position.
Black Bear taking a breather here.
Smiff is trying to control Black Bear's posture but Black Bear avoids it.
Black Bear trying to control the position but Smiff is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff trying to remain calm as Black Bear controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black Bear misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Black Bear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smiff to the mat! Smiff manages to get full guard.
Black Bear told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Black Bear stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smiff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black Bear has his hands clasped together around Smiff's back. He's all about the action.
Black Bear is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Black Bear trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up.
Smiff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black Bear can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smiff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Black Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Smiff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black Bear defends well.
Black Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Black Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black Bear throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black Bear advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Black Bear dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Black Bear shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black Bear working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smiff's thigh. Smiff counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Black Bear wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving. #SUB#
Smiff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black Bear has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear controlling the pace. #T1#
Let's hope that Black Bear 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.
Black Bear slips a nice elbow through Smiff's hands, connecting with Smiff's forehead.
Black Bear is controlling the pace.
Smiff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #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.
Black Bear wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Black Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black Bear not doing much here.
Black Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black Bear is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Black Bear seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smiff tries to roll over but Black Bear keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Smiff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Smiff.
Smiff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black Bear.
Island Black Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smiff sprawls well. Smiff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Smiff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black Bear.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff dives in for a single leg takedown but Black Bear sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black Bear is trying to pull guard but Smiff has him pressed against the cage.
Smiff holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4##BC#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black Bear waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.#CL#
Smiff moves into the clinch successfully.
Smiff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smiff tries to land knees in the clinch but Black Bear avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Smiff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black Bear avoids it really well and circles away.
Black Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Black Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diatomaceous Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Black Bear.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black Bear fails with the takedown#TD#
and Smiff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black Bear wants to improve his position but instead Smiff has moved into half guard.
Black Bear keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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 Diatomaceous Smiff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black Bear.
Black Bear is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smiff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiff misses the body punch #TD2#
and Black Bear counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Bear preventing the sweep.
Black Bear trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Black Bear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black Bear wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Black Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is looking to work some ground and pound but Black Bear has wrist control.
Black Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black Bear wants to improve his position but instead Smiff has moved into half guard.
Smiff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smiff working Black Bear over with strikes.
Black Bear desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Smiff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Island Black Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smiff is thwarting Black Bear's attempts to control the position.
Black Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Smiff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black Bear keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smiff slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Black Bear is staying active underneath Smiff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black Bear is controlling Smiff's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Black Bear trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Black Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diatomaceous Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Black Bear.#TD2#
Black Bear throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black Bear is in Smiff's guard.#SUB#
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Smiff is trying to keep Black Bear in close.
Black Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Black Bear from controlling successfully.
Black Bear won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Diatomaceous Smiff.
I think Smiff 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Island Black Bear! |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Smiff throws out a powerful jab.
Smiff tries a low kick but Hoesmad avoids it.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoesmad moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hoesmad forces Smiff back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Smiff pulls guard.
Hoesmad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smiff is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoesmad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Smiff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoesmad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smiff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart 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.#CL#
Hoesmad moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smiff jumps into guard, dragging Hoesmad to the mat.
Hoesmad won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Hoesmad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Hoesmad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoesmad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Smiff rushes Hoesmad and presses him up against the cage.
Smiff has Hoesmad pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoesmad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smiff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Hoesmad pulls Smiff into guard.
#SUB#
Hoesmad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smiff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hoesmad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smiff has picked Hoesmad up and slammed him! Hoesmad can't keep hold of the triangle and Smiff manages to pass to side control!
Hoesmad is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoesmad is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diatomaceous Smiff dominated that round.
That's time! Hoesmad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoesmad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiff wants to clinch.#CL#
Hoesmad darts in and clinches Smiff up against the cage.#TD#
Hoesmad gets control of Smiff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoesmad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hoesmad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smiff passes into half guard.
Hoesmad has hold of Smiff's hands but Smiff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoesmad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoesmad is pressing down on Smiff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hoesmad working for submissions but it's allowed Smiff to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Hoesmad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hoesmad actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Hoesmad actively working from the bottom here.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Hoesmad is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hoesmad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoesmad is refusing to be controlled, as Smiff sits in half guard.
Smiff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoesmad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hoesmad actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hoesmad actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hoesmad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Smiff is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Hoesmad looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smiff passes into side control!
Hoesmad tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.#T3#
Hoesmad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smiff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smiff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hoesmad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoesmad working to try and regain half guard.
Hoesmad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smiff is pulling down on Hoesmad's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoesmad, at least for the moment.
Hoesmad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hoesmad is fighting to break Smiff's control of his arms but Smiff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoesmad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff looking to control but Hoesmad passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff wants to control but Hoesmad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Theze Hoesmad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoesmad wants to clinch.
Hoesmad tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
Smiff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Hoesmad clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Smiff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Hoesmad tries to pass.
Smiff is trying to keep Hoesmad in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hoesmad is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoesmad is fighting to break Smiff's control of his arms but Smiff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Hoesmad keeps it at a distance.
Smiff dives in and grabs Hoesmad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoesmad pushes down on Smiff's head and hops out.
Hoesmad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smiff tries to clinch but Hoesmad is having none of it.
Hoesmad tries to counter by clinching up but Smiff breaks away and moves out of range.
Hoesmad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Hoesmad circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoesmad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smiff.
Hoesmad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smiff wants to counter with a clinch but Hoesmad pushes him away.#CL#
Hoesmad moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.#TD#
Hoesmad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hoesmad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.#SUB#
Hoesmad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smiff has passed into half guard!
Smiff controlling the action here.
Diatomaceous Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hoesmad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Hoesmad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hoesmad actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hoesmad with the active half guard here but Smiff passes nicely into side control.
Hoesmad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiff lands an elbow.
Hoesmad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smiff's best efforts.#T4##SUB#
Hoesmad with the active half guard here but Smiff passes nicely into side control.
Smiff gets to mount! Hoesmad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiff trying to control but Hoesmad is having none of it.
Hoesmad is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diatomaceous Smiff.
I think Smiff 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TR 13.5: Big Implications
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
As Banner tries to get set, Smiff tries to push him back and clinch up but Banner manages to avoid the attempt.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiff.
Smiff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smiff manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner preventing the sweep. #T1#
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.#CUT2#It looks like Diatomaceous Smiff has been cut.
Banner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Magic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner is working Smiff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is getting worse.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Banner working over Smiff with some ground and pound. Smiff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
Banner not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Ground and pound from Banner. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diatomaceous Smiff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Banner! |
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Event:
TR08: Set This B*tch Off
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruas did well to prevent Smiff getting side control.
Smiff thows a huge punch but Ruas dodges it nicely.
Smiff prevents Ruas from improving his position.
Ruas wants to control but Smiff passes into side.
Ruas struggling a bit here.
Ruas stops Smiff from passing to mount.
Ruas throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruas down.
Check out the look on Smiff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smiff tries to move to mount but Ruas blocks the move with his legs.
Ruas tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Ruas can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruas is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff working away.
Ruas is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smiff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smiff trying to control but Ruas is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruas is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruas tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smiff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smiff landing strikes from the mount.
Ruas working to try and regain half guard.
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Smiff blocks the strikes from Ruas.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
Smiff sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Smiff as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ruas!
Ruas is looking to control Smiff but Smiff is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Smiff showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Smiff showing good submission defense here.
Smiff has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ruas.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Ruas doesn't have the hooks in and Smiff manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ruas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diatomaceous Smiff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smiff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smiff as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Smiff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ruas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ruas won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff working a defensive guard but Ruas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smiff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diatomaceous Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Ruas working the ground and pound but Smiff is defending the strikes.
Smiff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ruas seems to be working for a kimura but Smiff defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
#T2#
Ruas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smiff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruas looks to land a strike but Smiff avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Smiff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruas trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruas is looking to pass into half guard but Smiff pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smiff is in guard.#REVB#
Ruas is trying to keep Smiff in close.
#SUB#
Ruas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Ruas trying to control the position.
Ruas seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas pulls Smiff in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff distracts Ruas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smiff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Ruas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Smiff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruas on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruas's guard now, I'm sure.
Smiff chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ruas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smiff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ruas has tightened it up now! Smiff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Ruas! |
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