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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Sukulaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sukulaku.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sukulaku Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Smith is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith feints and as Wonderbear raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonderbear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Wonderbear is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wonderbear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonderbear's guard. #T1#
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Wonderbear is kicking away at Smith from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Smith grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Wonderbear trying to push Smith off... Wonderbear taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kadyn Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it. #TD#
Castillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Castillo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Castillo gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Castillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castillo is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Castillo is trying to control but can't.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castillo is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Castillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castillo tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Castillo tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Castillo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Castillo is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
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.#T3#
Castillo tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Smith has control of Castillo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Castillo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith prevents Castillo from getting the reversal.
Smith avoids the attempt from Castillo to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Castillo is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Castillo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Castillo pushes him off.
Smith dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.#TD2#
Castillo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Castillo is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Castillo is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to control.
#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.
Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range. #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 Castillo!
Castillo is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Castillo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Castillo!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Smith stands and throws Castillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith cracks Castillo with a big right hand but Castillo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Castillo looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
Smith breaks from Castillo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Castillo tries to control the position but Smith now has his back.
Smith scores with strikes from the back.
#T4#
Smith is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smith gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smith gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smith apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith scores with a nice shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up.
Smith pulls Castillo in close to his closed guard and prevents Castillo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Castillo misses with a straight right. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castillo quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Castillo defending well.
Castillo is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith stops Castillo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #T1#
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith avoids the attempt from Castillo to control.#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Castillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Castillo is still trying to improve position.
Castillo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
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 wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
Castillo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Castillo is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Castillo taking shots to the head.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Castillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Castillo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Castillo is keeping him at bay.
Castillo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kadyn Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is pressing down on Castillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castillo is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kadyn Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
William connects with a looping right hand.
William with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. William looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
William tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
William is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but William is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force William to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so William shrugs it off.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
William wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith lands with some strikes.
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.
William knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
William is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but William is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
William is trying to stand up.
William wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Smith controlling the position well here. William rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under William's chin. This could be all over... yep, William is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kadyn Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maskhadov defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Maskhadov from controlling successfully.
Maskhadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Maskhadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskhadov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Smith has control of Maskhadov's left arm, preventing Maskhadov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maskhadov has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Maskhadov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
As Maskhadov backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Maskhadov manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maskhadov fails to pull guard.
Maskhadov has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maskhadov tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lom Ali Maskhadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Maskhadov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Maskhadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maskhadov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maskhadov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Smith is looking to stand up but Maskhadov isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Maskhadov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Maskhadov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maskhadov has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#T3#
Maskhadov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Maskhadov drops back down to his feet.
Maskhadov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maskhadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Maskhadov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Maskhadov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Maskhadov clinches up against the cage.
Maskhadov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Maskhadov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Maskhadov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maskhadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Maskhadov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maskhadov tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Maskhadov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Maskhadov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Maskhadov around his waist. Maskhadov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maskhadov wants to control but Smith postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Maskhadov is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Maskhadov is looking to reverse the position.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskhadov can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Maskhadov darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Maskhadov has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maskhadov 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.
Maskhadov looking to control.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maskhadov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Maskhadov's legs - danger averted.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Maskhadov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maskhadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maskhadov looking to control.
#SUB#
Maskhadov working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Maskhadov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Maskhadov wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to stand up but Maskhadov has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Maskhadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is pressing down on Maskhadov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maskhadov is holding on for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Maskhadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Maskhadov is defending well.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Maskhadov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maskhadov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maskhadov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maskhadov trying to control here.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Maskhadov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kadyn Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maskhadov looks a forlorn figure.
Maskhadov regains half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Maskhadov is having none of it.
Maskhadov is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Maskhadov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maskhadov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Maskhadov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Maskhadov actively working from the bottom here.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Maskhadov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maskhadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maskhadov is looking to improve his position.
Maskhadov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maskhadov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kadyn Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maskhadov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maskhadov is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Maskhadov tries to improve position but can't.
Smith working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Maskhadov tries to improve position but can't.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maskhadov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maskhadov tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Maskhadov tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith landing punches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maskhadov tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maskhadov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maskhadov shrugs it off.
Maskhadov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Maskhadov tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. Maskhadov squirms to his side and now Smith has his back!
Maskhadov trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Maskhadov can't escape the position.
Smith scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Maskhadov is looking for a way out.
Smith is hanging on to Maskhadov's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Maskhadov showing good submission defense 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!
Maskhadov is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maskhadov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Maskhadov fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Maskhadov is really stuck here.
Maskhadov wants to control his opponent's hands but Smith gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Smith looking to break Maskhadov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maskhadov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maskhadov tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith punishes Maskhadov with strikes from the back mount. #T4##SUB2#
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith controls the position.
Maskhadov can't escape the position.
Maskhadov breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maskhadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lom Ali Maskhadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadyn Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maskhadov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maskhadov has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kadyn Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Leonard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leonard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Leonard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leonard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonard unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Leonard drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leonard looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Leonard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leonard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith pushing down on Leonard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leonard is looking to improve his position.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leonard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith distracts Leonard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Leonard's brow.
Leonard is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Leonard is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith landing strikes. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Leonard reaches up around Smith's neck trying to control. But Smith takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Leonard! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Leonard is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Smith celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kadyn Smith! |
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