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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest I: Marroquin vs Busch
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Kure throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kure takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT# It looks like Yaropolk Kuznetsov has been cut. Kuznetsov tests Kure's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.#CUT2# It looks like Crazy Kure has been cut. Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose. Kure misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely. Kure lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kuznetsov looks winded! Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kure moves away. Kure thinks about countering with a body kick. Kure throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kure with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kure moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kure scores with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuznetsov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kure ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice body kick there by Kure. Kure thuds his shin into the meat of Kuznetsov's side. Kure cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab. Kure throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kure pounces like a tiger and cracks Kuznetsov with a vicious hook! Kuznetsov is down but not out! Kure follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crazy Kure!
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Event:
SMASH: Turner vs Leopold
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Patariki lands a lovely overhand right. Ragnarok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ragnarok takes a body punch but keeps moving. Patariki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnarok counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Ragnarok clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Ragnarok.
Ragnarok is struggling to control the position. Ragnarok works on Patariki's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Ragnarok on the inside. Ragnarok stalling.
A body shot lands from Ragnarok.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarok scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarok lands with a left to the head. Ragnarok has Patariki pressed against the cage, preventing Patariki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ragnarok lands an uppercut. Patariki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ragnarok cracks Patariki with a nice body shot. Ragnarok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# A short uppercut from Ragnarok. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ragnarok prevents Patariki from breaking the clinch. Patariki is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarok is controlling him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarok. Ragnarok lands a nice shot to the body. Ragnarok prevents Patariki from breaking the clinch. Ragnarok lands with a light punch inside. Patariki has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarok keeps him there for the moment. Ragnarok is pushing Patariki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ragnarok scores with a shoulder strike. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ragnarok. Ragnarok gets through Patariki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ragnarok lands with a light punch inside. Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarok. Patariki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Ragnarok lands with a light punch inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patariki working hard to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarok. Patariki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnarok lands a hook that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Patariki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ragnarok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patariki or not. Patariki can't break the clinch.
Patariki working hard to break the clinch. Patariki has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarok keeps him there for the moment. Patariki tries to break free but Ragnarok pushes him back against the cage. Patariki tries to circle away but Ragnarok has him pinned against the cage. Patariki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ragnarok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarok has Patariki pressed against the cage, preventing Patariki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ragnarok scores with a shot to the side of Patariki's head. Ragnarok lands a shot to the body. Ragnarok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Patariki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Ragnarok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ragnarok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Patariki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ragnarok can turn it around. Ragnarok has Patariki pressed against the cage, preventing Patariki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ragnarok is leaning against Patariki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ragnarok lands a left hand.
Patariki is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarok has the dominant position. A short right from Ragnarok. Ragnarok keeps control of Patariki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ragnarok gets through Patariki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarok. Ragnarok pushes Patariki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarok prevents Patariki from breaking the clinch. Ragnarok lands a nice shot to the body. Patariki tries to circle away but Ragnarok has him pinned against the cage. Patariki has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarok keeps him there for the moment. Come on Ragnarok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ragnarok scores with a hook to the body. Patariki tries to break the clinch but Ragnarok is controlling the position. Ragnarok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Ragnarok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short body shot lands from Ragnarok as the two fighters clinch.
Patariki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ragnarok lands a body shot. Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Patariki's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarok. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right hook to the body lands for Ragnarok.
#BC# Patariki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patariki. Patariki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Patariki cracks Ragnarok with a right hand to the side of the head. Ragnarok pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Patariki throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnarok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Ragnarok clinches up with Patariki and pushes him back against the cage. Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Ragnarok - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bore Ragnarok dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Ragnarok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarok as he connects with a hook. Tipene Patariki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ragnarok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patariki's hands. Patariki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ragnarok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patariki throws out the jab. Ragnarok looks like he wants to counter punch here. Patariki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Ragnarok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Patariki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ragnarok. Tipene Patariki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Patariki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Patariki drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Patariki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Patariki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ragnarok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patariki. Patariki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Patariki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnarok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Patariki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarok. A right-left combo lands from Patariki. #ROC# Ragnarok is rocked!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ragnarok is still on wobbly legs! Can Patariki finish him? Ragnarok scores with a shoulder strike. Patariki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ragnarok seems to have recovered his senses. Patariki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnarok digs a right hand underneath Patariki's ribcage. Patariki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. Patariki is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarok is controlling him. Patariki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. Patariki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good body shot from Ragnarok.
Ragnarok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# Patariki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarok.
Patariki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarok won't allow it.
Patariki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ragnarok prevents Patariki from breaking the clinch. Ragnarok stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarok. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short left from Ragnarok. Patariki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnarok. Ragnarok lands a hook to the side of the head. Ragnarok lands with a short shot to the head. Ragnarok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Patariki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Ragnarok.
#T3# Ragnarok is leaning against Patariki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Ragnarok as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice left hand lands by Ragnarok.
Patariki takes a shot to the head. Ragnarok lands a hook that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Ragnarok pushes Patariki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ragnarok is leaning against Patariki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ragnarok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ragnarok has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patariki. Ragnarok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarok. Bore Ragnarok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ragnarok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Ragnarok lands a right hand. #ROC2# Patariki is rocked! 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! Ragnarok lands a left hand.
Oh Patariki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Still in the clinch, Ragnarok scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Ragnarok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ragnarok lands a shot to the body. Ragnarok prevents Patariki from breaking the clinch. Patariki is trying to push Ragnarok away but Ragnarok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ragnarok displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patariki up against the cage.#T4# Ragnarok lands a hook that snaps the head of Patariki backwards. Ragnarok gets through Patariki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Patariki can't break the clinch.
Patariki is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarok is controlling him. Ragnarok lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ragnarok lands a nice shot to the body. Patariki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Still in the clinch, Ragnarok scores with a nice short uppercut. Patariki has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarok keeps him there for the moment. Ragnarok unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Patariki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarok is unloading with more strikes now! Patariki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bore Ragnarok!
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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs McFee
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Wo has Quincy up against the cage in a clinch.
Wo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quincy just stands there and leans against the cage. Quincy tries a knee to the head but Wo blocks it.
Wo is stalling here.
Quincy is pressed up against the cage. Wo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quincy down to the mat. Quincy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jab by Quincy.#CL2# Quincy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wo, pushing him back against the cage. Quincy leaning his opponent against the cage. Wo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2# Quincy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Quincy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Wo jumps guard.
Wo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Wo looking for a guillotine here but Quincy defends easily.
Wo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wo tries to get out of the position.#T1# Quincy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wo's guard. Wo trying to control the position.
Quincy tries to stand but Wo is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wo wants to control but Quincy passes easily into half guard.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wo regains full guard. Nicely done. Wo is trying to keep Quincy in close.
Quincy wants to get up but he can't break Wo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Quincy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quincy has managed to get both his arms back between Wo's legs - danger averted. Quincy wants to get up but he can't break Wo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wo fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Wo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Quincy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wo momentarily.
Wo is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Wo moves into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Quincy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wo's brow. Quincy is trying to break the clinch but Wo has him pressed against the cage. Quincy throws an elbow that misses.
Wo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wo backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. Quincy tries to throw a body punch but Wo avoids it by throwing Quincy back against the cage. Wo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Wo drags the fight down to the ground.
Quincy tries to stand but Wo is controlling from the bottom. Wo trying to keep a closed guard but Quincy is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Wo pulls Quincy in close to prevent any damage. Quincy wants to stand but Wo is controlling his posture from full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Quincy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wo looks for a takedown but Quincy sprawls well. Sung Wo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Quincy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Quincy pushes Wo up against the cage in a clinch. Quincy misses with a punch to the body.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Quincy breaks the clinch.
Wo has his takedown stuffed and Quincy counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Wo. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Quincy has closed the distance and engaged Wo in a clinch.
#TD# Wo jumps guard and drags Quincy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Wo managing to control the position. Quincy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wo is proving hard to escape from. #T1# Wo trying to keep a closed guard but Quincy is proving a slippery customer.
Quincy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES# Wo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Quincy lands with a short shot to the head. Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Quincy digs a right hand into Wo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wo's gas tank. Quincy lands a body punch. #TD# Wo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Wo stops Quincy from getting back to his feet.
Quincy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Quincy is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB# Wo seems to be looking for submissions.
Wo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Quincy wants to control but Wo is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3# Quincy is looking to escape.#SUB# Wo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quincy is just riding it out for now. Wo eventually gives up the hold. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wo misses with a takedown attempt - Quincy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL# Quincy gets tackled into the cage by Wo. Wo maintains the clinch. Wo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Wo.
Quincy misses with a knee strike.
Quincy controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Quincy breaks the clinch.
Quincy leaves Wo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Wo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luke Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quincy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Quincy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wo, pushing him back against the cage. Quincy is looking to control Wo's arms but Wo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quincy has his back to the cage. #TD# Wo successfully pulls guard.
Quincy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wo's guard. Sung Wo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2# Quincy stands up from Wo's guard - Quincy perhaps looking for a knockout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quincy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Quincy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Wo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Quincy counters with a stiff right hand. Wo closes the distance and clinches up with Quincy, looking for a takedown. Wo pushes Quincy against the cage but Quincy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Quincy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Quincy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quincy thows a left - swing and a miss! Quincy looks to score with a jab to the body but Wo is just out of range. Wo thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL# Wo drives through and clinches with Quincy against the cage.
Wo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Wo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Quincy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Quincy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quincy. Quincy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Wo.
Quincy avoiding damage.
Quincy is stalling here.
#T1# Quincy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Quincy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wo's elbow. Wo jumps guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Quincy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Wo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Quincy is looking to clinch but Wo is avoiding it.
Wo fails with a takedown attempt. Wo fails with the takedown and Quincy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL2# Quincy has closed the distance and engaged Wo in a clinch.
Wo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wo fails to pull guard.
Quincy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wo tries to pull guard but Quincy holds him up against the cage and eventually Wo drops back down to his feet.
Wo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Quincy effectively controlling the action here. Quincy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Quincy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wo throws a head kick but Quincy moves out of range.
#T3# Quincy scores with a nice head shot. Wo shoots in for a double leg but Quincy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Wo gets a clinch. #BC2# Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Wo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Quincy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Quincy forces Wo back against the cage and clinches. Wo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quincy is stalling here.
Quincy pushes Wo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Quincy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Quincy throws a head punch that misses. Wo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quincy looking to throw knees to the head but Wo is blocking nicely.
#T4##BC2# Quincy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Quincy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wo, pushing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quincy landing knees to the body.
Wo is trying to drag Quincy to the mat but Quincy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Quincy pressing his opponent against the cage. Wo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wos head. Wo blocking some punches.
#BC# Wo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luke Quincy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Quincy clinches up against the cage. Sung Wo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Quincy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Quincy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Quincy 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Quincy!
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Event:
SMASH: Alexander vs Tragedy
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# Shigochiyo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abiht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB# Shigochiyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abiht sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Shigochiyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Abiht defend it? Shigochiyo steps over the head and cranks it - Abiht is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shigochiyo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teshima Shigochiyo! During a confident post fight interview, Teshima Shigochiyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Mvarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Demuss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Mvarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Demuss. Mvarre throws a shot from downtown. Demuss moves away and avoids it. As Mvarre looks to move away, Demuss throws a big counter combo but Mvarre just gets out of the way. Demuss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mvarre. Demuss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Demuss blocks a head kick by Mvarre.
Mvarre clobbers Demuss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut. Mvarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demuss. Demuss slips under a jab from Mvarre. Mvarre throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it. Mvarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Demuss throws a wild body kick that Mvarre sees coming a mile off. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Demuss lands a nice shot to the body.
Mvarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demuss was well out of range. Poor timing from Mvarre. Mvarre misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mvarre misses with a hook. Mvarre blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Mvarre.
Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mvarre misses with a wild combination.
Demuss appears to be looking for a big counter. Demuss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mvarre.#T1# Mvarre moves away from the strike by Demuss. Demuss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A big right from Mvarre misses. Demuss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Demuss throws a nice looking combination but Mvarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Demuss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Demuss moves out of range as Mvarre strikes. Mvarre thuds a left hand into Demuss's body. Demuss ducks under a wild hook from Mvarre. Mvarre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demuss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mvarre. Mvarre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mvarre throws a hook to the side of Demuss's head but Demuss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Demuss is looking for a counter combo.#KD2# Mvarre cracks Demuss with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Demuss looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mvarre finish him?
#ROC2# Demuss is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Mvarre lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Demuss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Demuss is breathing heavily. Mvarre circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Demuss tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mvarre wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Mvarre!
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Kray tries to bum rush Bjornson with a series of wild strikes but Bjornson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bjornson cracks Kray with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Markus Kray has been cut. Kray staying out of range there. Bjornson missing with a left hand there. Kray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Kray clinches. A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bjornson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kray prevents Bjornson from breaking the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray leaning against his opponent.
Kray stalling.
Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray stalling the fight.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Gustaf Bjornson has been cut. Kray lands a knee to the head.
Bjornson tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Kray lands an elbow inside. #T1# Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson working hard to break the clinch. Bjornson tries to break the clinch but Kray is controlling the position. Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray keeps control of Bjornson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bjornson is trying to push Kray away but Kray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kray lands a knee to the body.
Bjornson looks winded! Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray is pushing Bjornson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bjornson has had enough of the clinch but Kray keeps him there for the moment. Kray is stalling here.
Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjornson's defenses. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray connects with a knee to the head.
Kray's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Kray with a knee to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Gustaf Bjornson's cut even more. Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
Bjornson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. Bjornson takes an elbow to the temple. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Kray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Kray. Bjornson has had enough of the clinch but Kray keeps him there for the moment. Bjornson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray is struggling to control the position. Kray prevents Bjornson from breaking the clinch.#T3# Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray leaning his opponent against the cage. Kray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bjornson up against the cage. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson takes an elbow to the temple. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson takes a knee to the side of the body. Kray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjornson is trying to break free. Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
Kray has Bjornson pressed against the cage, preventing Bjornson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kray landing knees to the head.
#T4# Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kray obliges. Kray connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Bjornson tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bjornson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bjornson can't break the clinch.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Bjornson in his tracks for a moment. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# The cut above Gustaf Bjornson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been informed that Bjornson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kray lands a knee to the head.
#ROC# Bjornson is rocked! Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kray finish him? Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Kray moves into the clinch. Bjornson seems to have recovered his senses. Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kray with a knee to the head.
Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kray lands an elbow just above Bjornson 's eye. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kray lands an elbow just above Bjornson 's eye. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson is trying to push Kray away but Kray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray effectively controlling the action here. Kray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornson can do to turn this around? Kray avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Kray. Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjornson's efforts to push away.#T1# Bjornson is trying to force a seperation but Kray has the dominant position. Kray lands a knee to the body.
Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Bjornson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kray.
Kray working Bjornson over with knees to the body. Bjornson is breathing heavily. Kray lands a knee to the head.
Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray lands an elbow inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bjornson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray working Bjornson over with knees to the body. Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bjornson's face.
#T2# Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Bjornson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Kray scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Kray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjornson's defenses. #CUT# Gustaf Bjornson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kray lands a knee to the head.
Kray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bjornson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kray, and another! Bjornson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Markus Kray! Markus Kray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Garbrandt gets a clinch. #TD# Garbrandt jumps into guard, dragging Paris to the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Paris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Garbrandt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paris should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Garbrandt has tightened it up now! Paris should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cody Garbrandt! Cody Garbrandt retains his bantamweight title! After the fight, Cody Garbrandt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SMASH: Deertay vs Stienis
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Ladan scores with a one two! Hamtilon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Hamtilon drives through and clinches with Ladan against the cage.
#BC# Hamtilon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Hamtilon gets a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ladan wants to get back to his feet.
Ladan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamtilon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hamtilon prevents Ladan from improving his position. We've been hearing that Hamtilon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB# Hamtilon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ladan is looking for a sweep. Hamtilon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hamtilon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ladan! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ladan trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T1# Ladan wants to hold on but Hamtilon pushes him away. Ladan tries to improve his position but instead Hamtilon has taken his back! Ladan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hamtilon. Hamtilon keeps control of the position easily here as Ladan tries to buck him off.
Hamtilon is not going to allow Ladan to sit and survive in this position. Ladan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hamtilon has good solid back control here. #SUB# Ladan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Ladan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hamtilon gets his way!
#T2# Ladan is trying to stand back up. Hamtilon has the hooks in. Ladan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hamtilon.
#SUB# Hamtilon tightening his grip on Ladan, looking for the choke. #SUB# Ladan showing good submission defense here.
#T3# Hamtilon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ladan. Ladan is really stuck here.
#SUB# Hamtilon working for the choke. Ladan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Hamtilon looking for the choke but no joy. Ladan staying busy and making it hard for Hamtilon to control. #T4##SUB# Ladan is trying to defend against the choke here but Hamtilon has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hamtilon Tightens the hold and Ladan taps out furiously! Hamtilon displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Hamtilon!
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Event:
SMASH: Bizihwaeile vs Solo
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Karimov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Johnston moves into full guard.
Karimov throws a big elbow that misses. Karimov preventing the sweep. Johnston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnston tries to get out of the position. Johnston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Karimov trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom. Karimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Karimov won't allow Johnston to sweep him here. Johnston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karimov. Johnston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karimov wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling him. Johnston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1# Karimov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Johnston working away. Johnston lands a decent elbow from side control. Karimov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Johnston cracks Karimov with an elbow. That is naaassty. Johnston lands a few punches from side control. Johnston working the head and body with strikes. Karimov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Karimov sneaks back into half guard. Johnston is thwarting Karimov's attempts to control the position. Johnston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Johnston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Johnston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Johnston drops an elbow to the side of Karimov's head. Karimov wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
Karimov is looking to control Johnston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karimov avoid being mounted? Johnston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnston is looking to advance position but Karimov won't allow it. Johnston working the head and body with strikes. 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! Johnston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Johnston trying to control from half guard but Karimov is working away. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Johnston winds up and cracks Karimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karimov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnston sits in half guard. Johnston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Karimov wants to control but Johnston is keeping busy.
Karimov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnston sits in half guard. Karimov pushes Johnston off looking to stand but Johnston dives back in and keeps control.
Johnston 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. Karimov tries to get to full guard but Johnston has control of the leg. Ground and pound from Johnston. Johnston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karimov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Karimov is trying to control but can't.
Johnston stalling. Johnston passes the guard and advances to mount! Karimov is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Karimov is in a horrible position here. Johnston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karimov?
Johnston avoids the attempt from Karimov to control. Karimov wants to try and get back to his feet. Johnston scoring with strikes but Karimov is staying in there. Johnston content just to control the position here. Johnston landing punches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karimov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Johnston scoring with strikes but Karimov is staying in there. Johnston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karimov wants to try and get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Johnston dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# Johnston gets a double leg takedown into Karimov's guard. Karimov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnston advances to half guard. Johnston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Johnston is trying to work for a kimura but Karimov is defending well.
Wayne Johnston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Karimov trying to hold on to Johnston's head to control him but Johnston postures up.
Johnston is trying to control the action in half guard but Karimov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karimov can do to turn this around? Johnston winds up and cracks Karimov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Johnston stops Karimov from getting back to his feet.
Karimov trying to control from the bottom.
Johnston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1# Karimov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Johnston manages to mount him!
#SUB# Johnston is working for a guillotine from mount but Karimov frees his head quite easily.
Johnston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnston looking to finish Karimov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karimov! Johnston lands a nice shot to the head. Johnston putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Johnston working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karimov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Karimov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Karimov tries to reverse the position but Johnston maintains control.#T2# Johnston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karimov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnston prevents Karimov from getting the reversal. Johnston raining down hammerfists from mount. Johnston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karimov's face.
BOOM! Johnston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnston scoring with strikes but Karimov is staying in there. Johnston lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB# Johnston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Karimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Johnston working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karimov's face.
Karimov taking shots to the head. #T3# Johnston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Johnston pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Johnston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Karimov wants to hold on but Johnston pushes him away. Karimov is looking to improve his position but Johnston isn't that keen on the idea. Johnston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Karimov?
Karimov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karimov wants to control but Johnston is having none of it. Johnston putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Karimov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT# It looks like Aslan Karimov has been cut.#T4# Karimov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Johnston lands a heavy elbow. BOOM! Johnston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Karimov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Johnston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC# Karimov is rocked! Karimov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Johnston cracks Karimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karimov is still in real trouble! Can Johnston finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Aslan Karimov's cut even more. Johnston postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Karimov out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Johnston goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wayne Johnston!
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Event:
SMASH: Tragedy vs Lane
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Patariki throws a combination that misses and Eye counters with a nice uppercut. Tipene Patariki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Patariki missing with a left hand there. Eye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Patariki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Eye catches Patariki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Patariki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye. Eye takes one on the button. Patariki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab from Patariki misses. Patariki just misses with a punch to the body.
Eye blocks a jab. Patariki misses with a looping right. Eye is looking to counter with head kicks. Eye scores with a jab to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Patariki digs a good body shot into Eye's ribs.#T1# Patariki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye. Patariki misses with a left hand and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patariki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Eye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Eye lands with a right hand. Patariki throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patariki thinking. Patariki misses with a two punch combination.
Eye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patariki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Patariki thows a left - swing and a miss! Patariki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEye. Patariki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patariki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Patariki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Donk. Eye catches Patariki right on the button with a cross.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Patariki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patariki throws out a loose jab but Eye uses good head movement to avoid it. Patariki stuns Eye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Eye. Patariki misses with an uppercut
and Eye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Patariki scores with a jab to the body. Patariki moves out of range of the strikes. Patariki misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Eye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Eye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Patariki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Patariki throws a series of strikes that have Eye backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Pupp Eye has been cut. Eye swings widly with a right hand
and Patariki counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Patariki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Patariki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Patariki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patariki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good exchange - Patariki coming out on top. Patariki throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand. Patariki throws a hook but Eye avoids it easily. Patariki slips a jab and a cross from Eye.
Patariki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Eye scores with a punch to the head. Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patariki.#T4# Patariki swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Eye counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patariki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eye counter with a right hand. Eye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patariki lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Patariki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eye throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Patariki ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Eye is breathing heavily. Eye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patariki counters with a two punch combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Patariki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Patariki tries to bum rush Eye with a series of wild strikes but Eye uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patariki. A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tipene Patariki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pupp Eye's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Patariki throws a jab when Eye was well out of range. The fighters circling - Patariki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Patariki scores with a one two! Eye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Patariki looks to land a combination but Eye avoids it well. A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Eye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Patariki looks to land a combination but Eye avoids it well. Patariki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Patariki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Patariki swinging wildly here.
Eye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Tipene Patariki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Patariki looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely. Eye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Eye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1# Patariki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it. It looked like Eye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Patariki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Patariki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Eye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Eye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patariki circles away quickly and effectively. Patariki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Eye moves out of range of the strikes. Patariki misses with a body shot.
It looked like Eye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Patariki. Eye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Eye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2# Some wild striking there from Eye.
Patariki misses with a looping right. Patariki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Patariki misses with a right hand and Eye counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patariki throws a right hand that misses
letting Eye counter with a right hand. Patariki moves out of range as Eye strikes. Patariki looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range. Eye slips a straight right by Patariki. Patariki misses with an uppercut
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Patariki lands a glancing blow to the side of Eye's head.#T3# Patariki throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a straight right hand. Eye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A combination from Patariki does no damage. Eye blocks a jab. Eye ducks under a wild hook from Patariki. Patariki throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eye lands with an uppercut that bounces Patariki off the cage and back into range.#ROC# Patariki is rocked! Pupp Eye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Patariki misses with a left hand and Eye counters with a huge left! Patariki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Eye isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Patariki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupp Eye!
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Ladan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Ladan has knocked Quincy down with a huge combo! Ladan steps away and waves a wobbly Quincy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Quincy is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Davide Quincy has been cut. Ladan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oh Quincy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Quincy has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ladan takes a shot to the head. Quincy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy seems to have got his legs back now. Quincy presses Ladan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Quincy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ladan avoids it. A short left from Quincy. Ladan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy. Quincy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladan. Ladan's coach down at MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ladan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ladan misses with a short punch on the inside. Ladan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quincy has him pressed against the cage. Quincy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quincy. Ladan wants to get back to striking at distance but Quincy won't allow it.
Ladan can't break the clinch.
Quincy blocking some punches.
Ladan wants to break free but Quincy has control.
Quincy just leaning against Ladan, taking a breather. Quincy pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Ladan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan scores with a shot to the body.
Quincy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ladan misses with a lunging right hand
and Quincy counters with a straight right hand. Good exchange - Ladan coming out on top.#CL# Quincy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ladan has had enough of the clinch but Quincy keeps him there for the moment. Quincy trying to land knees to the body.
Ladan takes a shot to the head. #BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan throws a head kick that misses. Quincy fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Quincy rushes Ladan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quincy avoiding damage.
Quincy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladans head. Quincy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ladan is defending well for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy. Quincy keeps control of Ladan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ladan takes a shot to the head. Ladan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ladan is looking to break free of the clinch but Quincy has double underhooks. Ladan is trying to force a seperation but Quincy has the dominant position. Quincy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ladan is trying to push Quincy away but Quincy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ladan is trying to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling him. Quincy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ladan tries to break free but Quincy pushes him back against the cage. Quincy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ladan avoids it. Quincy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ladan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy. Quincy lands a left hand.
#T3# Quincy slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Quincy. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quincy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quincy dodges the punch combination from Ladan.
Ladan swings widly with a right hand
and Quincy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Quincy takes the fight into the clinch. Quincy prevents Ladan from breaking the clinch. Ladan is trying to push Quincy away but Quincy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Quincy lands a right hand. Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head. A bit of stalling here from Quincy.
A left hand lands to the body for Quincy.
A frustrated look appears on Ladan's face as he tries to break the clinch. Quincy avoiding damage.
#T4# Quincy stalling.
Ladan is trying to push Quincy away but Quincy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ladan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quincy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. 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! Quincy lands a shot to the body. A short right from Quincy on the inside. Quincy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ladan has a couple of punches blocked by Quincy.
Quincy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ladan backwards. #BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Quincy to counter with a crisp jab. Ladan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An attempted straight right counter from Quincy misses the target. Quincy tries to clinch up enabling Ladan to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ladan looks to land a right hand but Quincy moved out of range.#CL# Quincy has managed to clinch.
#BC# Quincy breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Quincy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Davide Quincy's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# The crowd cheers as Ladan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quincy doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Quincy rushes Ladan and presses him up against the cage. Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ladan tries to break free but Quincy pushes him back against the cage. Ladan is trying to force a seperation but Quincy has the dominant position. Ladan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quincy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ladan up against the cage.#BC# Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Quincy closes the distance and clinches. Davide Quincy has scored more points in the clinch so far. Quincy scores with a hook to the body. Ladan tries to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Quincy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Illidan Ladan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ladan missing with a left hand there. Quincy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ladan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ladan throws out a counter right but Quincy avoids it with no problem. Ladan loads up on a big right hand but Quincy slips the punch. Ladan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Quincy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Ladan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quincy has him pressed against the cage. Quincy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladan can do to turn this around? Quincy has Ladan pushed against the cage. Ladan tries to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling the position. Quincy prevents Ladan from breaking the clinch. Ladan wants to get back to striking at distance but Quincy won't allow it.
Ladan is trying to force a seperation but Quincy has the dominant position. Ladan wants to break free but Quincy has control.
Ladan is trying to push Quincy away but Quincy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Quincy has Ladan pressed against the cage, preventing Ladan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Quincy stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ladan. Ladan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ladan has had enough of the clinch but Quincy keeps him there for the moment. Quincy digs a right hand underneath Ladan's ribcage. Ladan let out a lung full of air as it connected. The referee calls for Quincy to work.
Ladan tries to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling the position. Ladan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ladan tries to break free but Quincy pushes him back against the cage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC# Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ladan connects with a crisp jab. Ladan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Quincy rushes Ladan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Quincy blocks an uppercut.
Ladan misses with the head strike.
#BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses. Ladan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Ladan looks to move away, Quincy throws a big counter combo but Ladan just gets out of the way. Ladan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ladan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Quincy gets in close and instigates a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy. Ladan tries to break free but Quincy pushes him back against the cage. Ladan has had enough of the clinch but Quincy keeps him there for the moment. Ladan tries to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling the position. #T3##BC# Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Ladan keeps the fight on the outside. Quincy with a jab.#CL# Quincy gets in close and instigates a clinch. Quincy prevents Ladan from breaking the clinch. Quincy scores with a shot to the side of Ladan's head. Ladan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quincy has him pressed against the cage. Ladan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Quincy digs a right hand underneath Ladan's ribcage. Ladan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Quincy keeps control of Ladan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy. Nice body punch from Quincy. Quincy scores with a nice hook to the head. Quincy controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Quincy rushes Ladan and presses him up against the cage. Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Ladan is looking to break free of the clinch but Quincy has double underhooks. Quincy pushes Ladan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ladan is trying to break the clinch but Quincy has him pressed against the cage. Quincy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Quincy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Quincy breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladan misses the target. Quincy tries to clinch up. Quincy fails in his attempt to clinch. Ladan lands a nice looking body kick. Quincy wants to clinch letting Ladan counter with a right hand. Ladan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Illidan Ladan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ladan misses with an uppercut. Quincy saw that one coming. Ladan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quincy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Quincy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Davide Quincy's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ladan misses with a looping right.#CL# Quincy rushes Ladan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Quincy lands a body punch. Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladans head. Ladan takes a shot to the head. #BC# Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Quincy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quincy scrambles back to his feet. Ladan scores with a hook to the body. Quincy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Quincy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Quincy blocks an uppercut.
Ladan working hard to break the clinch. Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ladan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quincy has him pressed against the cage. Quincy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ladan backwards. Ladan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Quincy cracks Ladan with a nice body shot. A short right from Quincy on the inside. Ladan is trying to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling him.#T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quincy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short body shot lands from Quincy as the two fighters clinch.
Ladan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quincy. Quincy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladan's efforts to push away. Ladan tries to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling the position. Ladan is trying to break free. Quincy lands with a left to the head. Ladan wants to get back to striking at distance but Quincy won't allow it.
Ladan takes a shot to the head. Ladan tries to circle away but Quincy has him pinned against the cage. Ladan takes a shot to the head. Ladan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Quincy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladan's efforts to push away. Ladan working hard to break the clinch. Quincy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladan's efforts to push away. Illidan Ladan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Quincy.
Ladan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ladan is trying to force a seperation but Quincy has the dominant position.#BC# Quincy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quincy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ladan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Quincy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ladan finds it's way round the side to connect with Quincy's head. Quincy is looking to clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Quincy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ladan can't break the clinch.
Quincy avoiding damage.
Quincy digs a right hand underneath Ladan's ribcage. Ladan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan throws an overhand right that lands on Quincy's shoulder, as Quincy tries to avoid the shot. Quincy with a nice cross. A combination from Quincy does no damage. #T3# A head kick misses from Ladan. Quincy slips under a jab from Ladan. Ladan misses with the combination.
#CL# Quincy forces Ladan back against the cage and clinches. Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head. Ladan has had enough of the clinch but Quincy keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Ladan keeps the fight on the outside. Ladan throws a head kick but Quincy moves out of range.
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ladan with a hook.#CL# Quincy darts in and clinches Ladan up against the cage.#BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quincy misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Ladan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL# Quincy forces Ladan back against the cage and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ladan takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quincy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ladan is trying to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling him. Ladan can't break the clinch.
Ladan is trying to break the clinch but Quincy is controlling him. A shot in the inside from Quincy. Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ladan fails to land. Quincy lands with a short shot to the head. Ladan tries to circle away but Quincy has him pinned against the cage. Ladan tries to break free but Quincy pushes him back against the cage. Ladan throws a punch but it's blocked by Quincy. #BC# Quincy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladan loads up on a big right hand but Quincy slips the punch. As Ladan looks to move away, Quincy throws a big counter combo but Ladan just gets out of the way. Quincy slips under a jab from Ladan.
And that's the end of the fight! Davide Quincy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quincy, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Quincy!
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Abiht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kryszka misses with a wild combination.
Abiht throws a poor cross that misses
and Kryszka counters with a two punch combo. Abiht throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Abiht slips a jab and a cross from Kryszka.
Kryszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abiht. A shot to the liver by Abiht. Beautiful body shot. Abiht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kryszka. Abiht misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abiht throws the left hand but Kryszka avoids the punch easily. Abiht cracks Kryszka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kryszka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Abiht pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kryszka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Fon Abiht!
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Crabtree throws a shot from downtown. Fugeit moves away and avoids it. Fugeit's corner calls for a 1-2. Fugeit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Crabtree misses the shot to the body. Fugeit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Crabtree works Fugeit's body with a nice hook. Crabtree dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crabtree dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fugeit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crabtree circles away quickly and effectively. Crabtree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fugeit on the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Robert Fugeit has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fugeit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crabtree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fugeit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Crabtree cracks Fugeit with a good jab. Crabtree lands a right hook to the body.
Fugeit is breathing heavily. Crabtree staying out of range there. Crabtree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Are you kidding me?! Crabtree ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fugeit clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shirley Crabtree!
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Bjornson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornson under the eye. Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice shot by Archer.#CL# Archer clinches up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut. Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bjornson tries to break the clinch but Archer is controlling the position. Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Archer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Good body shot from Archer.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside. Archer keeps control of Bjornson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Archer digs a right hand into Bjornson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjornson's gas tank. Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards. Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Archer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer. Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards. Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards. Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Archer. Bjornson can't break the clinch.
Archer lands a right hand. Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bjornson looks winded! Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Archer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjornson's efforts to push away. Archer lands a body punch. A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice right hand lands inside from Archer. A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer. Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC# Bjornson is rocked! Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bjornson is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?#T2# Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Archer. Archer gets through Bjornson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
A short right from Archer. Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards. Archer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bjornson with a big uppercut! Bjornson tries to clinch up but Archer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bjornson to the mat! Bjornson covers up and Archer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer! An out of breath Jonathan Archer 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:
Striking Masters 5
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Wo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rosewarne. Rosewarne misses with a wild combination.
Branok Rosewarne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Wo clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Wo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Wo closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Wo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rosewarne thows a left - swing and a miss! Wo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wo takes one to the chin there. Wo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosewarne throws out a counter right but Wo avoids it with no problem. Rosewarne lands a glancing blow to the side of Wo's head. Good shot there by Rosewarne.#ROC2# Wo is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Rosewarne catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Wo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Wo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on! Oh Wo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Wo has closed the distance and engaged Rosewarne in a clinch.
Rosewarne is trying to maintain a safe position but Wo gets an underhook and turns Rosewarne into the ropes.#T1# Rosewarne is trying to maintain a safe position but Wo gets an underhook and turns Rosewarne into the ropes. Wo seems to have got his legs back now.#BC# Wo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Wo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rosewarne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wo has him pressed against the ropes. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rosewarne has had enough of the clinch but Wo keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Wo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rosewarne throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Wo counters by clinching up. #BC# Wo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jab from Rosewarne. Rosewarne lands a body shot.
Wo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosewarne. Wo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD2# Rosewarne catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Wo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Wo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rosewarne throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Wo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wo. #T2# Wo has Rosewarne pressed against the ropes, preventing Rosewarne from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wo leaning against his opponent.
Wo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Wo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rosewarne wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Wo breaks from the clinch.
Rosewarne throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Rosewarne misses the target. Rosewarne avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD2# Rosewarne scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Wo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Rosewarne away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Wo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2# Rosewarne scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Wo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Rosewarne away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Wo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?! Rosewarne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Wo throws a sloppy head kick and Rosewarne moves out of range easily. Wo ducks right into an uppercut from Rosewarne. #CL# Wo moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branok Rosewarne will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A swing and a miss from Rosewarne. Rosewarne misses with a hook
#CL# and Wo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wo. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wo. Wo is stalling here.
#BC# Wo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wo slips under a jab.#KD2# Rosewarne scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Wo beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. 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!#KD2# Rosewarne cracks Wo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine! Rosewarne swings widly with a right hand
and Wo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rosewarne throws a looping overhand right but Wo ducks down to avoid it. Branok Rosewarne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Rosewarne tries to keep at a distance but Wo has taken the fight into the clinch. Wo just leaning against Rosewarne, taking a breather. #BC# Wo manages to break the clinch.
Rosewarne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wo's head.#T1##CL# Wo instigates a clinch. Rosewarne trying to control the position but instead, Wo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosewarne into the ropes. Rosewarne is trying to break the clinch but Wo has him pressed against the ropes. Wo pushes Rosewarne back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rosewarne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Wo. Rosewarne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rosewarne avoiding damage as Wo throws knees to the body.
Wo keeps control of Rosewarne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rosewarne looking to slow down the pace here. Rosewarne is looking to control Wo's arms but Wo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rosewarne has his back to the ropes. Rosewarne is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Sung Wo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC# Wo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosewarne cracks Wo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rosewarne cracks Wo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Wo could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Branok Rosewarne! After the fight, Branok Rosewarne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Mne
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Paris. Paris digs a good body shot into Diggery's ribs. Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Paris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Paris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paris scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2# Diggery is rocked! Jonh Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Oh Diggery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Diggery glances at the clock... BAM! Paris nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Diggery crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Diggery is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonh Paris!
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Mne
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Partey takes a swing at Fugeit's ribcage but misses. Nice uppercut lands for Fugeit. That snapped Partey's head back.
#CUT# It looks like Otogo Partey has been cut. Partey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partey is holding his hands too far apart here. Fugeit throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Partey is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Fugeit!
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Event:
SMASH: Bogger vs Sully (NC)
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Bjornson tries to sprawl but Locke drives through with a takedown into half guard. Bjornson wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Locke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bjornson wants to get back to his feet.
Locke lands with a punch from half guard. Locke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bjornson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Locke stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bjornson to get to his feet. Bjornson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Locke has time to react.#CUT# It looks like Wes Locke has been cut.#CL2# Locke pushes Bjornson up against the cage in a clinch. Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Locke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bjornson. That snapped Locke's head back.
Gustaf Bjornson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bjornson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gustaf Bjornson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Locke shoots and misses and Bjornson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bjornson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Locke tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bjornson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustaf Bjornson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1# Nice shot by Hussein.#CUT2# It looks like Aslan Karimov has been cut. Nice sprawl there from Hussein as Karimov shoots in. Hussein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karimov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD# Karimov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hussein to the ground. Karimov is now in Hussein's guard. Hussein pulls Karimov in to control the position. #SUB# Karimov has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karimov's guard.#REVB# Hussein controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hussein slips nicely into half guard. Karimov wants to get back to full guard. Karimov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussein jumps into side control! Karimov bucks up and tries to throw Hussein off but instead Hussein has got his back! Karimov tries to break free.
#T1# Hussein slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hussein is hanging on to Karimov's back as he tries to escape.
Karimov trying to get back to his feet but Hussein is in full control for now. What can Karimov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karimov is trying to stand back up. Hussein biding his time, controlling Karimov. #T2# Hussein is continuing to stall. Karimov is in bad spot here.
Karimov trying to get back to his feet but Hussein is in full control for now. Karimov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hussein biding his time, controlling Karimov. #T3# Karimov is trying to break free.
Hussein has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Karimov's body.
The adventures of Hussein the control monster continue. Boring. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karimov rolls, trying to escape but Hussein keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hussein controlling the positon. Hussein keeps control of the position as Karimov tries to break free.
#T4# Hussein is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Karimov tries to escape but Hussein has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Hussein is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Karimov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Karimov is trying to stand back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hussein has the hooks in. Karimov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Karimov is trying to stand back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sodomy Hussein dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aslan Karimov's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Hussein cracks Karimov with an open hand slap. Hussein slips a jab from Karimov. Karimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussein is fending him off so far but Karimov persists. Nope, Hussein circles away and we're back to standing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Karimov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Karimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hussein defends well and Karimov ends up having to push Hussein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hussein looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Karimov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Karimov's ribs. Hussein sizes up Karimov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karimov. Karimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hussein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab from Hussein.#CUT2# Aslan Karimov's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Karimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hussein defends it nicely. Hussein with a nice cross.#T1# Karimov fails with the takedown and Hussein counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sodomy Hussein! Our winner, Sodomy Hussein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1# Mvarre misses with a straight right. #CL2# OCollins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# OCollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mvarre misses with a double jab
#CL2# and OCollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OCollins. Mvarre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OCollins after a bit of a struggle. Mvarre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. OCollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mvarre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# OCollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from OCollins. Mvarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OCollins.#CL2# OCollins has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# OCollins jumps guard and drags Mvarre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Mvarre is looking to stand up but OCollins won't let him. #T1# OCollins wants to stand up but Mvarre is controlling him. OCollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2# OCollins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mvarre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mvarre wants to stand but OCollins has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# OCollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mvarre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mvarre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. OCollins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mvarre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OCollins is proving hard to escape from. Mvarre wants to stand and escape but instead OCollins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2# OCollins throwing strikes but missing. OCollins scoring with some ground and pound. Mvarre controls OCollins momentarily but OCollins frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. OCollins wants to pass the guard but Mvarre is keeping the position. OCollins throws a big elbow that misses. Mvarre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. OCollins preventing the sweep. Mvarre wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and OCollins manages to pass to side control. Mvarre wants to stand back up but OCollins manages to pass into side control.
#T3# OCollins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2# OCollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. OCollins takes a little break here. Mvarre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Mvarre is trying to control OCollins's posture but OCollins avoids it. Mvarre is looking for a sweep.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mvarre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OCollins. You can see the frustration on Mvarre's face as OCollins controls the position. OCollins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mvarre tries to control but OCollins manages to take his back. Mvarre trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2# OCollins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mvarre is defending well though. OCollins let's go of the attempt for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mvarre is trying to stand back up. OCollins biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leam OCollins dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# OCollins blocks a jab. Mvarre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mvarre misses with a hook. OCollins ducked under it nicely. OCollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice cross by Mvarre. Mvarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OCollins. OCollins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mvarre pinned against the cage. Mvarre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mvarre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mvarre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Mvarre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OCollins sprawling to the canvas! OCollins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mvarre finish him?!
#ROC# OCollins is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Leam OCollins has been cut. 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! OCollins leaves his chin hanging out and Mvarre seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! OCollins crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pierre Mvarre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1# Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Rhino Jackson has been cut. Jackson misses with a takedown #CL2# and Kuznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetsov walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.#TD2# Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Kuznetsov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kuznetsov is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jackson trying to control here.
#T1# Kuznetsov is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard. Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kuznetsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kuznetsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Kuznetsov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson 's guard now, I'm sure. Kuznetsov trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2# Kuznetsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.#SUB2# Kuznetsov is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Kuznetsov is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Kuznetsov has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture. Kuznetsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.#SU# Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson tries to clinch up. Kuznetsov unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kuznetsov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson . That's going to slow Kuznetsov down. Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuznetsov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaropolk Kuznetsov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rhino Jackson 's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. #TD2# Kuznetsov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson 's guard. Kuznetsov won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. Kuznetsov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Kuznetsov wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Kuznetsov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jackson 's closed guard. He's half up but Jackson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jackson pivots and extends the arm, Kuznetsov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jackson ! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhino Jackson !
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