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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 2
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Moloi.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Moloi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith Jnr throws a series of punches but Moloi avoids them all with ease.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith Jnr in the body.
Smith Jnr throws a series of punches but Moloi avoids them all with ease.
Moloi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
Moloi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Moloi
and Smith Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jnr shoots in but Moloi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jnr moves out of range easily.
Moloi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Moloi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moloi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith Jnr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Moloi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Moloi does no damage.
Smith Jnr feints the counter takedown.
Moloi slips under a jab.#TD#
Moloi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith Jnr on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith Jnr's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Smith Jnr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moloi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith Jnr is out of range and Moloi settles back down.
The fighters circling - Moloi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moloi feints and then cracks Smith Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jnr down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moloi.
Smith Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moloi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Smith Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Moloi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moloi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith Jnr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moloi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
Moloi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith Jnr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jnr looks to land a combination but Moloi avoids it well.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moloi.
Smith Jnr looks winded!
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moloi feints a jab promting Smith Jnr to slip. Moloi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jnr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Moloi is looking to land body kicks.
Moloi with a nice cross.
Moloi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith Jnr throws a counter combo.
Moloi loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jnr slips the punch.
Smith Jnr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Moloi misses.
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moloi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Moloi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith Jnr blocking some punches.
#BC#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Smith Jnr shoots in.
Moloi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Smith Jnr fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moloi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moloi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith Jnr.
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moloi misses with a body shot.
Smith Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moloi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jnr will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moloi cracks Smith Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Moloi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith Jnr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moloi is fending him off so far but Smith Jnr persists. Nope, Moloi circles away and we're back to standing.
Moloi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Smith Jnr shoots in.
Smith Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moloi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jnr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moloi circles away.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moloi clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Smith Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moloi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith Jnr misses with a combination
and Moloi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moloi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jnr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Moloi stalks Smith Jnr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith Jnr's face. Smith Jnr staggers backwards, shaken.
Moloi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Smith Jnr does no damage. #CL#
Moloi rushes Smith Jnr and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jnr fails with the takedown.
Smith Jnr is breathing heavily.
Moloi connects with an inside leg kick.
Moloi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakarai Moloi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith Jnr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Smith Jnr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moloi sprawls well. Moloi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
Moloi throws a series of punches but Smith Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Moloi lands with a right hand.
Moloi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jnr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moloi defends it well.
Moloi scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moloi.
Moloi with a nice calf kick.
Moloi lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jnr off balance momentarily.
Smith Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moloi.
Smith Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moloi.#T3#
Smith Jnr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Moloi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moloi tries to move to mount but Smith Jnr blocks the move with his legs. #SU#
Moloi decides to stand back up.
Smith Jnr doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
That kick from Moloi tenderised Smith Jnr's leg. Smith Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Moloi. #T4#
Moloi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moloi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moloi throws a series of punches but Smith Jnr moves out of range.
Smith Jnr shoots in and drives through. Moloi sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jnr tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith Jnr is defended easily by Moloi.
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Moloi is looking to slow Smith Jnr down with leg kicks.
Smith Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith Jnr misses with the body kick
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Moloi staying out of range there.
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a wild body kick that Smith Jnr sees coming a mile off.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jnr avoids the head kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jnr throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moloi thumps Smith Jnr with a low kick.
Smith Jnr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moloi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith Jnr.
Smith Jnr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Moloi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jnr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moloi tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jnr breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moloi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Moloi scores with a takedown into Smith Jnr's guard.
Smith Jnr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith Jnr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Smith Jnr drives through and clinches with Moloi against the cage.
#BC#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moloi avoids the head kick by Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Smith Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moloi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jnr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jnr avoids the body shot from Moloi.
Moloi lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jnr off balance momentarily.
Moloi misses with a low kick.
Smith Jnr with the counter takedown but Moloi avoids it easily.
Smith Jnr misses with a takedown
and Moloi counters with a head kick.
Smith Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jnr moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi. #CL#
Moloi moves into the clinch successfully.
Moloi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jnr blocks it with crossed arms. #T3##BC#
Moloi breaks the clinch.
Smith Jnr tries to clinch up
and Moloi counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jnr blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Moloi does it's job there.
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Smith Jnr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jnr. Moloi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Moloi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Moloi lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jnr's head.
Moloi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch but Moloi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moloi avoids the head kick by Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moloi. That's going to slow Smith Jnr down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jnr with a poor takedown
and Moloi counters with a leg kick.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
Moloi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
Moloi connects with a high kick.
Moloi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damien Smith Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Moloi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moloi, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A combination from Smith Jnr does no damage.
Bullock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Bullock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith Jnr is not content to let Bullock control the position.
Smith Jnr seems a little lost for a moment, as Bullock dominates the positioning.
Smith Jnr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bullock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bullock trying to control the action but Smith Jnr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jnr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock is looking to take a break and control but Smith Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bullock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith Jnr is avoiding damage well.
Bullock trying to control the position but Smith Jnr is working away.
Bullock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bullock misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bullock is looking to take a break and control but Smith Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith Jnr gets back to half guard.
Smith Jnr is trying to stand up here but Bullock is controlling him well.
Bullock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith Jnr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith Jnr punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Bullock looking to score a takedown here. Smith Jnr is defending well but Bullock drives through and ends up in Smith Jnr's guard.
Smith Jnr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bullock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Bullock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bullock lands in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bullock has gone for a leg lock! Smith Jnr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bullock's guard.#REVR#
Smith Jnr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bullock's guard.
Bullock wants to get back to full guard.
Bullock wants to sweep but Smith Jnr has passed to side control!
Bullock tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SU#
Smith Jnr decides to stand back up. Smith Jnr steps back and let's Bullock get back to his feet.#CL#
Smith Jnr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith Jnr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Bullock gets a takedown into half guard.
Bullock trying to control from half guard but Smith Jnr is working away.
Bullock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damien Smith Jnr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith Jnr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bullock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith Jnr regains guard.
Bullock wants to control from the top but Smith Jnr keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith Jnr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES#
Smith Jnr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bullock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bullock showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jnr is refusing to be controlled, as Bullock sits in half guard. #T1#
Bullock is looking to stall here but Smith Jnr recovers full guard.
Bullock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullock should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bullock trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith Jnr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bullock wants to control from the top but Smith Jnr keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bullock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bullock trying to control but Smith Jnr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bullock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith Jnr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bullock has managed to get both his arms back between Smith Jnr's legs - danger averted.
Bullock trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith Jnr feints a jab promting Bullock to slip. Smith Jnr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bullock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Smith Jnr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bullock to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Smith Jnr keeping moving, preventing Bullock from controlling successfully. #ES#
Smith Jnr wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Bullock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith Jnr quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jnr tries to kick Bullock off but Bullock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bullock looks to land a strike but Smith Jnr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bullock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bullock is continuing to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Bullock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith Jnr dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bullock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith Jnr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bullock wants to sweep but Smith Jnr has passed to side control!
Bullock is trying to work for a sweep but Smith Jnr has mounted him!
Bullock is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith Jnr has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Smith Jnr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Bullock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith Jnr!
Smith Jnr throws Bullock to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Bullock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bullock showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullock wants to pass to mount but Smith Jnr is defending the position.
Bullock throws a strike but Smith Jnr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bullock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Smith Jnr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Smith Jnr controlling Bullock's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jnr keeping moving, preventing Bullock from controlling successfully.
Bullock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Bullock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bullock lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullock can do to turn this around?
Bullock trying to control but Smith Jnr is working from the bottom.
Bullock stops Smith Jnr from standing up.
Bullock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bullock wants to control from the top but Smith Jnr keeps moving. #ES#
Smith Jnr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bullock has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bullock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bullock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Bullock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith Jnr wants to stand up but Bullock is controlling him. #SUB#
Smith Jnr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bullock wants to control from the top but Smith Jnr keeps moving.
Bullock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith Jnr keeping moving, preventing Bullock from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bullock looking to sit in guard and control but Smith Jnr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bullock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jnr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lorenzo Bullock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jnr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith Jnr gets to mount! Bullock was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock is trying desperately to improve position.
Damien Smith Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith Jnr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bullock to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Smith Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith Jnr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Damien Smith Jnr!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Damien Smith Jnr!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Damien Smith Jnr!
Damien Smith Jnr wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Pavicic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Pavicic keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicic has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor tries to circle away but Pavicic has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pavicic is working McGregor over against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Pavicic is controlling him.
Pavicic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavicic lands a body punch.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicic has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavicic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pavicic digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#McGregor is rocked!
Pavicic scores with a hook to the body.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavicic lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Pavicic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Pavicic.
#T1#
Pavicic lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Pavicic presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pavicic digs a right hand into McGregor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGregor's gas tank.
Pavicic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavicic dips a shoulder and cracks McGregor with a mighty uppercut! McGregor falls back against the cage and Pavicic unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGregor is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pavicic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Pavicic! |
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