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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Willdoit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willdoit looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Willdoit takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willdoit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Willdoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Willdoit.
A jab lands there for Willdoit.
Smith has been working on his balance at Beast Nest, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Willdoit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Willdoit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willdoit doesn't seem phased though.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Smith with a nice cross.
Willdoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willdoit swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mantequilla Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Willdoit. That one must have hurt.
Willdoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willdoit avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Willdoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willdoit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Willdoit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willdoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willdoit cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willdoit is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willdoit avoid being mounted?
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is thwarting Willdoit's attempts to control the position.
Willdoit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Willdoit defends the submission attempt.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Willdoit is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willdoit wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Willdoit is defending well.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willdoit wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Willdoit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willdoit wants to get back to his feet.
Smith prevents Willdoit from improving his position.
Willdoit is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Willdoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willdoit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Willdoit is quick to defend against it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Willdoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Willdoit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willdoit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willdoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Willdoit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Willdoit.
A low kick from Willdoit misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Willdoit fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith pushes down on Willdoit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willdoit wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
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 looking to control but Willdoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Willdoit is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Smith looking to control but Willdoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Willdoit tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#SUB#
Willdoit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Willdoit wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willdoit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Willdoit is controlling an arm, preventing Smith from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2##SUB#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Willdoit frees his head quite easily.
Willdoit tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#SUB#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Willdoit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Willdoit shrugs it off.
Smith fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Smith has hold of Willdoit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Willdoit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Willdoit is holding on tight.
#T3##SUB#
Smith has control of Willdoit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Willdoit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willdoit is looking to escape. #SUB#
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Willdoit defends it well.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willdoit is looking to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willdoit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willdoit keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Willdoit's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoids the attempt from Willdoit to control.
Smith wants to take Willdoit's back but he can't do it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantequilla Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willdoit.
A nice side step and Willdoit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willdoit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Steve Willdoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a hook but Willdoit blocks it.
Willdoit thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willdoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willdoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Willdoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep.
Willdoit trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willdoit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willdoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith stops Willdoit from standing up.
Smith advances position into side control!
Willdoit struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willdoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Willdoit is trying to improve his position.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Willdoit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Willdoit is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willdoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willdoit wants to control but Smith postures up.#T3#
Willdoit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Willdoit's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willdoit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willdoit has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
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! #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Willdoit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willdoit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willdoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Willdoit pushes his legs off easily.
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 Mantequilla Smith.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantequilla Smith!
The defeated Steve Willdoit had this to say: 'I'll be back... in a heavier weightclass.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Benoit throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#TD#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Benoit from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Benoit .
Benoit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benoit manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Benoit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benoit tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benoit is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #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.
Benoit is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Benoit is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benoit is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mantequilla Smith! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicholson's head backwards.
Nicholson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Nicholson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nicholson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicholson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Nicholson manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson effectively controlling the action here.
Smith's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicholson prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mantequilla Smith.
Nicholson lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
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!
Nicholson stalls. #T1#
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicholson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicholson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicholson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nicholson.
A short right from Nicholson on the inside.
Nicholson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Nicholson.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholson's shoulder, as Nicholson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicholson in his tracks.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with the left hand. Nicholson knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Nicholson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith stuns Nicholson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicholson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Nicholson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Nicholson against the cage but Nicholson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Nicholson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicholson prevents it.
Nicholson has Smith pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicholson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Nicholson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicholson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicholson's guard now, I'm sure.
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicholson's hands.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Nicholson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mantequilla Smith has been cut.
Nicholson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Nicholson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
Nicholson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nicholson connects with a jab.
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 Peter Nicholson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Nicholson.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nicholson.
Smith lands the left hand.
Nicholson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicholson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Nicholson gets back to half guard.
Nicholson is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.#T1#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Nicholson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nicholson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nicholson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to hold Nicholson in close to prevent damage but Nicholson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Nicholson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Nicholson has passed into side control.
Smith looking for a sweep but Nicholson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nicholson passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Nicholson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nicholson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicholson.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicholson.
Nicholson looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nicholson moves away and avoids it.
Nicholson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
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!
Nicholson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Nicholson striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving. #ES#
Nicholson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicholson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nicholson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson misses with a straight left. #T2##TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Nicholson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Nicholson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to control the position.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nicholson advances position into side control!
Smith struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nicholson has mounted him!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicholson controlling his opponent.
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Nicholson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicholson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henry trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Henry looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Henry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henry on his heels. He'll look to pass Henry's guard now, I'm sure.
Henry pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry.#SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry working Smith over with strikes.
Henry is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Henry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Henry wriggles free and stands up.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Smith backs off Henry throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Henry does no damage.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henry under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Henry 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.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Smith is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mantequilla Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry, not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.#T3#
Henry is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry controlling the pace.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#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 sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Henry 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Henry!
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Henry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Henry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Henry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Henry mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Larry Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Henry! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Sly ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sly.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Sly misses with a hook
#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sly! #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Sly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.#SUB2#
Sly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Sly defends it easily.
#SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sly is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Sly defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sly drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Sly off! Sly jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith is pulling down on Sly's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sly trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sly 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.
Sly looks winded!#SUB2#
Sly 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. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Sly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Sly defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith controls Sly momentarily but Sly frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Sly closes the distance but Smith moves to the side #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Sly fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stays in close to Sly's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantequilla Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sly sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sly being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Smith is posturing up here but Sly 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 Sly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Sly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Chai connects with a single shot there.#T1##TD2#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Chai trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mantequilla Smith! |
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