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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arentov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Arentov drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arentov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arentov.
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Arentov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#T1##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arentov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Arentov.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard.
Arentov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#ES#
Arentov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Arentov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Arentov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
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 has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arentov stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks winded!#CL2#
Arentov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith wants to stall.
#TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #ES#
Arentov 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.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arentov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arentov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Arentov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Arentov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Arentov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arentov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arentov is keeping the position for now.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Arentov moves out of range.
Arentov thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith is pulling down on Arentov's head. It's preventing any offense from Arentov, at least for the moment.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arentov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arentov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Arentov to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arentov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arentov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard. #T3#
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith prevents Arentov from standing back up.
#ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Esteban Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arentov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to stall.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Arentov gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Arentov wants a takedown.
Arentov slowing the pace effectively.
Arentov stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Arentov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endi Arentov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Arentov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Arentov counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arentov. #T2#
Arentov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Arentov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arentov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arentov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Arentov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Arentov tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Arentov lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Arentov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arentov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Arentov chips away with some ground and pound.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esteban Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arentov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arentov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to keep Arentov in close.
Esteban Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arentov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arentov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Smith! |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shultz kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shultz did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Shultz is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
#ES#
Shultz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Shultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Shultz off him but Shultz keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Shultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Shultz controls the position.
Smith wants to control but Shultz postures up.
Smith is not content to let Shultz control the position.
Shultz cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
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.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shultz yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Shultz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pierce clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Pierce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has Pierce pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Pierce momentarily but Pierce frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Pierce wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Pierce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Pierce is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierce lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Pierce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Pierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith wants to control but Pierce passes into side.
Pierce lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Pierce working the ground and pound.
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.
Pierce's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce staying calm.
Pierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
Smith lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pierce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
Pierce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierce's elbow. #T2#
Smith tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pierce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pierce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pierce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pierce stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Pierce has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Pierce dives into Smith's guard.
Pierce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control the position but Pierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierce not doing much here.
Pierce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Pierce stalling.
Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierce 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.#T3#
Pierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Demetrius Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#CL#
Pierce rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pierce jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Pierce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Pierce! |
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