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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Seth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith blocks a jab.
Armando looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando is having none of it.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Armando.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando moves away
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Armando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Armando keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch
and Armando counters with a stiff right hand.
Armando lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith slips under a jab from Armando.#T1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Armando moves out of range.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Armando let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armando scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Armando.
Armando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armando has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Armando lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to clinch but Armando is avoiding it.
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Armando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith tries to clinch
enabling Armando to counter with a crisp jab.
Armando lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Smith looks to clinch
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
Armando swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.#T4#
Smith looks to clinch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
Armando cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Armando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries to clinch there but Armando circles away.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith moves to clinch but Armando breaks away
and Armando counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Armando digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith wants to clinch
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Armando.
Armando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Armando circles away.
Armando lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Armando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Armando.
Armando misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith tries to clinch
and Armando counters with a straight right hand.
Armando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith wants to clinch but Armando slips to the side
and Armando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to clinch
and Armando counters with a huge left! Smith is in big trouble! He's backing up but Armando isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smith from any more damage. A dominating finish by Armando!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
Seth Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens but i’ll be back to the grindstone and you’ll see me soon everybody! Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Smith gets a clinch. #TD2#
Justice pulls guard.
Smith wants to stand but Justice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Smith pulls guard. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Justice controls the pace.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Justice pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Justice uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A control attempt from Smith but he's now mounted!#T2#
Justice moves to take his opponent's back.
Smith is really stuck here.
Justice biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Justice is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith tries to roll but Justice sticks to his back.
Justice controls the action.
Smith wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Justice controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Justice is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Justice gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Justice trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Justice avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands. #T5##SUB2#
Justice looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way!
#SUB2#
Justice has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith just trying to survive but Justice is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Justice controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#T6#
Justice slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith tries to roll but Justice sticks to his back.
Justice really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Justice avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Justice avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Justice controls the position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Justice has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
#SUB2#
Justice looking for the RNC. #T8#
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 trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Smith tries to roll but Justice sticks to his back.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Justice working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Justice controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Justice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Smith wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Justice is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Justice slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith trying to control the action but Justice just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Justice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Justice clinches. #TD2#
Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Justice has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Carson Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justice has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Justice is proving hard to escape from.
Justice controlling the position.#T1##SUB2#
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is fighting to break Justice's control of his arms but Justice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wanted to stand there but Justice had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Justice uses from the top position.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Justice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Justice has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Justice manages to pass to side control!
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Justice dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith trying to control but Justice flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Justice looking for the choke but no joy.
Smith just trying to survive but Justice is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is trying to defend against the choke here but Justice has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Justice Tightens the hold and Smith taps out furiously! Justice displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Justice!
Carson Justice is the new lightweight champion!
Seth Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens but i’ll be back to the grindstone and you’ll see me soon everybody! Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Justice got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Justice has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Justice has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Justice reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Justice taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seth Smith!
Seth Smith is the new lightweight champion!
Seth Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Seth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Soren Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Smith.
Hansen misses with the head strike.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hansen can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Hansen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
#T2#
Hansen dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position but Hansen is working away. #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! #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Hansen is not content to let Smith control the position.
Hansen is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
Hansen parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hansen to escape.
Hansen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hansen tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hansen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen being controlled for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hansen's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Smith 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##CL#
Hansen has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Soren Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Smith.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Hansen prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Hansen drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hansen cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T1#
Hansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen content to stall in guard here.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hansen looking to improve position, pressing down on Smith's thigh with his hand. Smith seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hansen paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hansen's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Smith picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seth Smith!
Seth Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Morrison blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries for a takedown but Morrison circles away easily
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Morrison scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Morrison tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Smith!
Seth Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
HFC 7: Smith vs Justice
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Justice clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Justice jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Justice has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Justice is trying to keep Smith in close.
#SUB2#
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Justice is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carson Justice!
The defeated Seth Smith had this to say: 'Shit happens but i’ll be back to the grindstone and you’ll see me soon everybody! Thank you all! '. |
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Event:
HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nanusevski defends it nicely.
Nanusevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nanusevski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nanusevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nanusevski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nanusevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nanusevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski passes into half guard.
Nanusevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nanusevski working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Nanusevski is keeping busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanusevski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nanusevski is taking a breather. Smith 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 get to full guard but Nanusevski has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nanusevski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nanusevski has mounted him!
Nanusevski working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nanusevski looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Nanusevski.
Nanusevski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Nanusevski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nanusevski cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nanusevski lands a heavy elbow.
Nanusevski looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there. #T4#
Nanusevski avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Nanusevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Nanusevski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nanusevski is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanusevski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanusevski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Nanusevski dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Nanusevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nanusevski lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanusevski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nanusevski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanusevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position but Nanusevski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanusevski looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanusevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smith stays in close to Nanusevski's body and controls the position.
Nanusevski keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Nanusevski is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nanusevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nanusevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nanusevski's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving. #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 passes Nanusevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Nanusevski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nanusevski.
Nanusevski stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Smith forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Nanusevski is defending well.
Nanusevski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nanusevski is really stuck here.
Nanusevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanusevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Nanusevski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nanusevski is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Seth Smith thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith controlling the pace. #T1#
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aldo has worked his arm free - good work by Aldo!
#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.
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.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Aldo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aldo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Aldo passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Smith!
The defeated Jose Aldo had this to say: 'I've considered going to lightweight. As soon as my trainer decides that I can go up, then I will'. |
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