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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Cooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooper 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.
Cooper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cooper working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cooper on the ground.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooper lands a nice short elbow.
Cooper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Cooper in close trying to recover. Cooper postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Cooper!
Bo Cooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated George Smith had this to say: 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Man misses.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Man throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Kai Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Man is looking for a counter combo.
Man thumps Smith with a low kick.#T2#
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Man misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Smith ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Smith tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Man throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man misses with a double jab.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Man misses.
Smith is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Smith throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Man then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Man then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Man looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
#T2#
Man tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Man.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Man.
#T3#
Man avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Man 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#
Smith tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Kai Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
Kai Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith misses with a combination
and Man counters with a two punch combo.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Kai Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Man.
That kick from Man tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
It looked like Man was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Man.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.#T4#
Smith misses with a head kick.
Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kai Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kai Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Man looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Man defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Man!
In defeat, George Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith dives in and grabs Mail's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mail pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Mail wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mail lands a jab-cross combination.
Mail catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Mail - just one landing.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Special Ops N7 Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mail lands a lovely overhand right.
Mail jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Mail sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mail scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mail lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Mail lands with a nice body punch.
Smith wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mail! But no joy.#T1#
Mail connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mail connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Mail lands a jab-cross combination.
Mail connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Mail smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mail scores with a decent looking hook.
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mail connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mail.
Mail throws a one two combo.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Mail 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 shoots and misses
and Mail counters with a left and a right... And another left! Smith is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Mail!
The defeated George Smith had this to say: 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Freeman tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Freeman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freeman avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith wants to break free but Freeman has control.
Freeman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like George Smith has been cut.
Smith is trying to push Freeman away but Freeman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Freeman lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position.
Freeman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Freeman lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Freeman looking to stall.
Freeman lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Freeman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Freeman trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
#T2#
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Freeman lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freeman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Freeman.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Freeman.
Freeman catches Smith with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Smith forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Freeman!
The defeated George Smith had this to say: 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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Event:
SFF 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Ogden is looking to clinch.
Ogden looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ogden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ogden misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ogden or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ogden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ogden throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Ogden tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ogden shoots and misses #CL2#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to break free but Ogden has control.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Ogden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ogden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith tries to break free but Ogden pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ogden won't allow it.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ogden prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ogden's waist but Ogden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ogden avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ogden against the ropes.
Ogden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ogden keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ogden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ogden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Ogden breaks the clinch.
Ogden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Ogden ducks under and follows up with a left that Ogden also avoids with ease.
Ogden tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Ogden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to land a combination. Ogden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Ogden.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Ogden has the dominant position.
Ogden struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ogden can't get the takedown.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Ogden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling the position. #TD#
Ogden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ogden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ogden trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is looking to advance position but Ogden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogden dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Ogden away but Ogden has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ogden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ogden is controlling him.
Ogden tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ogden has him pressed against the ropes.
Ogden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogden moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
#CL#
Ogden drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Ogden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ogden is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Ogden circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogden tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ogden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogden misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Ogden shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Ogden.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Ogden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Ogden clinches. #BC#
Ogden breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Ogden. Ogden gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ogden, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ogden against the ropes but Ogden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
George Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Ogden pulls guard effortlessly.
Ogden keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Ogden trying to control the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith throws a jab when Ogden was well out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogden looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ogden throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to clinch but Ogden is having none of it.
Ogden fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Ogden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ogden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ogden, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ogden against the ropes but Ogden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ogden 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 Ogden off to one side.
Ogden shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Ogden sprawls well.
As Smith looks to move away, Ogden throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#CL#
Ogden closes the distance and clinches.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Ogden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ogden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ogden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Ogden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ogden is looking for a sweep.
Smith throws an elbow but Ogden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ogden to his feet.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ogden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Ogden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Ogden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up in Ogden's guard and throws a big left but Ogden blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #T2##CL#
Ogden clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Ogden jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith wanted to stand there but Ogden had control of the position. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ogden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ogden has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ogden has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Ogden manages to pass to side control!
Smith is trying to buck Ogden off.#T3#
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ogden working the ground and pound.#SU#
Ogden stands up.
Ogden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ogden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Ogden on that attempt. #T4#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Leigh Ogden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.#TD#
Ogden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ogden throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
Ogden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith leaves Ogden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Ogden darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leigh Ogden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ogden 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Leigh Ogden!
Leigh Ogden wins by unanimous decision!
George Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'. |
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