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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2022 |
#R1#
DoNn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
DoNn throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DoNn tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DoNn to the ground. DoNn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and DoNn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polaris DoNn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.#CL#
DoNn moves into the clinch.#BC#
DoNn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DoNn doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards DoNn's brow.
DoNn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by DoNn.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DoNn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Evan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
DoNn with a nice calf kick.
DoNn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith shoots in but DoNn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DoNn is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into DoNn's guard.
DoNn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB#
DoNn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting DoNn's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to take a breather but DoNn is having none of it. #T3#
DoNn missing with punches from the bottom.
DoNn is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is thwarting DoNn's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to take a breather but DoNn is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DoNn throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DoNn checks a low kick from Smith.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DoNn dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DoNn to keep the fight standing.
DoNn tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeps control of DoNn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DoNn smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DoNn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DoNn is breathing heavily.
DoNn is not content to let Smith control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Polaris DoNn dominated that round.
That's time! DoNn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DoNn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DoNn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith just content to control the position.
DoNn tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
DoNn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DoNn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoNn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass DoNn's legs.
DoNn is trying to get back to his feet.
DoNn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DoNn tries to escape but Smith is in control.
DoNn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DoNn tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
DoNn working to try and regain half guard.
DoNn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but DoNn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DoNn wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
DoNn is working to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Evan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
DoNn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DoNn is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
DoNn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DoNn is in bad spot here.
DoNn trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DoNn pinned against the cage. DoNn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries for a takedown but DoNn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. DoNn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polaris DoNn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DoNn as he avoids it easily.
DoNn attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
DoNn doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DoNn's waist but DoNn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DoNn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but DoNn circles away.
DoNn scores with a head kick.
DoNn scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T1#
A good leg kick by DoNn.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith leaves DoNn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DoNn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DoNn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but DoNn shows good takedown defense.
DoNn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
DoNn clinches with his opponent.
DoNn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DoNn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from DoNn.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
DoNn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DoNn smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
DoNn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DoNn sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but DoNn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DoNn trying to control but Smith postures up.
DoNn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
DoNn tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to control but DoNn wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoNn tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
Smith trying to control.
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 Polaris DoNn.
I think DoNn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polaris DoNn! |
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson 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.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Thompson tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thompson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.#T1#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Smith content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Smith decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Thompson tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Thompson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thompson to the mat. Thompson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Thompson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith 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 throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#REVR#
Smith working the ground and pound but Thompson is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SU2#
Smith stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thompson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Thompson. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Thompson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with the takedown.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brian Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Smith.#T3#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith controlling from side mount. #T4#
Thompson is not content to let Smith control the position. #SUB2#
Smith is working to tighten his grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smith is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Smith breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Smith!
Evan Smith is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
BFA 1 - Pena v Blachowicz
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith stops Souza from getting back to his feet.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souza for as long as he can get away with.
Smith is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount! #T1##SU#
Smith stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Souza!
Souza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Souza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evan Smith! |
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