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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smirnoff drives through with a takedown into Cohen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smirnoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cohen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smirnoff is one step ahead there.
Smirnoff stops Cohen from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smirnoff wants to pass the guard but Cohen is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smirnoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnoff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cohen is looking to stand up but Smirnoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnoff is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnoff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cohen's guard.
Smirnoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnoff tries to pass to full mount but Cohen defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnoff slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnoff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Cohen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cohen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cohen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cohen postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnoff working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cohen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and pushes Smirnoff back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Smirnoff.
#BC2#
Smirnoff manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Smirnoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cohen's half guard.#ES#
Cohen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smirnoff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Smirnoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cohen blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Smirnoff pulls Cohen into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smirnoff is trying to keep Cohen in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cohen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serginho Smirnoff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cohen moves out of range as Smirnoff strikes.
Smirnoff throws a right hand that Cohen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cohen also avoids with ease.
Jeremy Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnoff throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cohen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smirnoff!
Smirnoff gets back to half guard.
Smirnoff punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnoff is refusing to be controlled, as Cohen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smirnoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Cohen.
Jeremy Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Cohen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cohen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smirnoff working a defensive guard but Cohen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smirnoff wants to control but Cohen postures up.#SUB#
Cohen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Cohen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Smirnoff is right now.
Smirnoff is trying to control Cohen's posture but Cohen avoids it.
Smirnoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Smirnoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smirnoff is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Smirnoff is trying to control Cohen's posture but Cohen avoids it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smirnoff is looking to regain half guard here but Cohen keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Smirnoff forces Cohen back against the cage and clinches.
Cohen keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smirnoff manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Smirnoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cohen to the ground. Smirnoff is now in Cohen's guard.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.
Smirnoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cohen managing to control the position. #T4#
Smirnoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cohen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cohen tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serginho Smirnoff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cohen fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Smirnoff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cohen sprawls well initially but Smirnoff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cohen is trying to control but can't.
Smirnoff thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
Smirnoff is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smirnoff passes into side control, despite Cohen's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff wants to stand but Cohen has his arm trapped. #T1#
Smirnoff trying to control the position but Cohen is working away. #ES#
Cohen throws Smirnoff to one side and escapes!
Smirnoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cohen avoids it really well and circles away.
Smirnoff shoots for a takedown but Cohen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smirnoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Cohen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smirnoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB#
Cohen tries for a kimura but Smirnoff is defending well. #SUB#
Cohen tries for a kimura but Smirnoff is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Smirnoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cohen trying to control the action but Smirnoff is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smirnoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cohen off and has taken his back!
Smirnoff not allowing Cohen to control his hands.
Smirnoff loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cohen hold on?
Cohen wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Smirnoff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smirnoff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Smirnoff working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen tries to roll but Smirnoff sticks to his back.
Jeremy Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serginho Smirnoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smirnoff misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serginho Smirnoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnoff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serginho Smirnoff!
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