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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SFF 2
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Shubuzaia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutenberg as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gutenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shubuzaia wants to get back to his feet.
Shubuzaia wants to control but Gutenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gutenberg trying to control the pace. #SU#
Gutenberg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Whack! Gutenberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Shubuzaia. The ref tackles Gutenberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Shubuzaia was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Elias Gutenberg! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arentov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Arentov drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arentov swivels and escapes.#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arentov.
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Arentov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#T1##CL#
Arentov takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arentov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Arentov.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard.
Arentov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#ES#
Arentov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Arentov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Arentov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arentov stuffs the takedown.
Smith looks winded!#CL2#
Arentov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith wants to stall.
#TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position. #ES#
Arentov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arentov.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arentov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Arentov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a counter right but Arentov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Arentov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Arentov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arentov is keeping the position for now.
Arentov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Arentov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Smith throws a head kick but Arentov moves out of range.
Arentov thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. #CL#
Arentov closes the distance and clinches.
Arentov has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Smith is pulling down on Arentov's head. It's preventing any offense from Arentov, at least for the moment.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Arentov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arentov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Arentov keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Arentov to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Arentov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arentov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arentov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Arentov pulls guard. #T3#
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith prevents Arentov from standing back up.
#ES#
Arentov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Esteban Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arentov is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arentov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to stall.
Arentov missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch.
Arentov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith stands there with Arentov around his waist. Arentov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arentov fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endi Arentov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Arentov gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Arentov wants a takedown.
Arentov slowing the pace effectively.
Arentov stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Arentov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Endi Arentov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arentov jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Arentov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Arentov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Arentov counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arentov as he jumps to the side.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Arentov from getting back to his feet.
Arentov is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Arentov. #T2#
Arentov is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Arentov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arentov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Arentov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Arentov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arentov pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Arentov tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Arentov lands with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Arentov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Arentov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Arentov chips away with some ground and pound.
Arentov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arentov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esteban Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arentov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arentov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to keep Arentov in close.
Esteban Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arentov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Smith doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arentov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Smith - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Smith! |
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Event:
HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
McMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bowen counters with a right hand to the body.
McMillan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowen is fending him off so far but McMillan persists. Nope, Bowen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowen throws a counter combo.
Bowen wants to clinch up but McMillan keeps it at a distance.
McMillan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McMillan is defended easily by Bowen.
Bowen unleashes a big counter combination but McMillan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
McMillan clinches up with Bowen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McMillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bowen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McMillan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##ES#
McMillan kicks off Bowen and gets to his feet.
Bowen shoots in for a takedown but McMillan shows good takedown defense.
McMillan is looking to counter the offense by Bowen and move into the clinch.
Bowen tries to clinch but McMillan moves out of range.
McMillan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowen tries to avoid it but McMillan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowen to the ground. Bowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMillan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMillan shoots in but Bowen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Bowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and McMillan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
McMillan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McMillan has Bowen up against the cage in a clinch.
McMillan has Bowen pushed against the cage.#BC#
McMillan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMillan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
McMillan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMillan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowen defends it nicely.#T3##TD#
McMillan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bowen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMillan controlling from side mount.
McMillan gets to mount! Bowen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McMillan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bowen tries to hold on but McMillan pushes him away.
McMillan controlling the pace for now.
McMillan lands a big elbow.
McMillan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo McMillan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
McMillan moves into range and clinches up with Bowen.#TD#
McMillan jumps into guard, dragging Bowen to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMillan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Enzo McMillan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bowen is trying to control the position but McMillan postures up.
McMillan passes into half guard.
Bowen wants to control but McMillan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
McMillan stands up out of the half guard.
McMillan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowen sprawls well. He's pushed McMillan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowen blocks a low kick nicely.#T1##TD#
McMillan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowen's guard.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
McMillan passes into half guard.
McMillan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bowen is defending against the submission attempts here by McMillan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
McMillan drops an elbow to the side of Bowen's head.
McMillan lands strikes from half guard.
McMillan trying to control the pace.
McMillan winds up and cracks Bowen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
McMillan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bowen defend it? McMillan steps over the head and cranks it - Bowen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McMillan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo McMillan! |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Shultz kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shultz did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Shultz is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
#ES#
Shultz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shultz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Shultz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Shultz off him but Shultz keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Shultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Shultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Shultz controls the position.
Smith wants to control but Shultz postures up.
Smith is not content to let Shultz control the position.
Shultz cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shultz yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Shultz! |
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Event:
SFF: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Shubuzaia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutenberg avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gutenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gutenberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shubuzaia is defending well.
Gutenberg is pushing Shubuzaia up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shubuzaia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gutenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutenberg is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Gutenberg drives through and clinches with Shubuzaia against the ropes.
#BC#
Gutenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Gutenberg shoots in and bounces Shubuzaia off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Shubuzaia keeping moving, preventing Gutenberg from controlling successfully.
Gutenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Shubuzaia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shubuzaia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Shubuzaia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Gutenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Shubuzaia wants to control from the top but Gutenberg keeps moving.
Shubuzaia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shubuzaia.
Gutenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shubuzaia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Gutenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shubuzaia swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Gutenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shubuzaia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gutenberg avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shubuzaia fails with the takedown.
Gutenberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shubuzaia.#CL#
Gutenberg closes the distance and clinches.
Gutenberg is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shubuzaia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Gutenberg breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gutenberg clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shubuzaia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shubuzaia with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Gutenberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shubuzaia!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gutenberg is looking to take a break and control but Shubuzaia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Gutenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Shubuzaia as Gutenberg shoots in.
And Shubuzaia tries to counter it with a takedown but Gutenberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutenberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Shubuzaia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gutenberg wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shubuzaia manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Shubuzaia is trying to control the action in half guard but Gutenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gutenberg wants to improve his position but Shubuzaia is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shubuzaia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gutenberg is trying to stand.
#T1#
Shubuzaia is trying to control. Gutenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shubuzaia stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gutenberg trying to control but Shubuzaia postures up.
Shubuzaia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutenberg is looking to escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gutenberg is not content to let Shubuzaia control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shubuzaia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gutenberg moves in looking to clinch but Shubuzaia pushes him off.
Shubuzaia shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutenberg tries to sprawl out of it but Shubuzaia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gutenberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gutenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Shubuzaia shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutenberg stuffs the takedown.
Elias Gutenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inauktu Shubuzaia.
Shubuzaia is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Gutenberg.#ROC#Shubuzaia is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Inauktu Shubuzaia has been cut.
Gutenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shubuzaia.
Gutenberg attempts a counter takedown but Shubuzaia avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Gutenberg throws a wild body kick that Shubuzaia sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Gutenberg closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gutenberg has clasped his hands together around Shubuzaia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gutenberg with the ground and pound but Shubuzaia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gutenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gutenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shubuzaia on the ground.
Gutenberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shubuzaia reverses the position - he's now on top in Gutenberg's guard.
Shubuzaia controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
Gutenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shubuzaia uses it to pass to side control.
Gutenberg isn't going anywhere.
Shubuzaia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shubuzaia swings around for an armbar but Gutenberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shubuzaia's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Gutenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Inauktu Shubuzaia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shubuzaia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gutenberg sprawls well. Gutenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shubuzaia gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutenberg throws a counter high kick but Shubuzaia was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Gutenberg gets a clinch.
Shubuzaia tries to pull guard but Gutenberg holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shubuzaia drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Gutenberg breaks the clinch.
Gutenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shubuzaia can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shubuzaia gets a takedown into half guard.
Shubuzaia is looking to take a break and control but Gutenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gutenberg wants to improve his position but Shubuzaia is controlling well.
Shubuzaia controlling the pace.
Gutenberg is looking to control Shubuzaia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gutenberg avoid being mounted?
Gutenberg tries to get to full guard but Shubuzaia has control of the leg.
Shubuzaia not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shubuzaia is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gutenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Shubuzaia moves out of range easily.
Shubuzaia feints the counter takedown.
Gutenberg lands a leg kick that knocks Shubuzaia off balance momentarily.
Shubuzaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gutenberg's waist but Gutenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shubuzaia off to one side.
Elias Gutenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inauktu Shubuzaia.
Shubuzaia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutenberg tries to avoid it but Shubuzaia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutenberg to the ground. Gutenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shubuzaia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutenberg shoots in for a double leg but Shubuzaia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Gutenberg. No joy for Shubuzaia on that attempt.
Gutenberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gutenberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Shubuzaia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#T3#
Shubuzaia looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Gutenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gutenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Elias Gutenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutenberg.
Shubuzaia trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Gutenberg to work.
#TD#
Gutenberg gets control of Shubuzaia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutenberg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Shubuzaia wants to control from the top but Gutenberg keeps moving.
Gutenberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shubuzaia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shubuzaia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Gutenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gutenberg, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Elias Gutenberg!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Elias Gutenberg!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Elias Gutenberg!
Elias Gutenberg wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
DeLeon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boro. #TD#
DeLeon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boro's guard.
Boro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeLeon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeon trying to control but Boro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! DeLeon rolls with it to try and escape but Boro cranks on the arm and DeLeon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marl Boro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Gunterson.
Gunterson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Gutenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Gunterson didn't expect that.
Gutenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gutenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gutenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gunterson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gutenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunterson is defended easily by Gutenberg.
Elias Gutenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gunterson.
Gutenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Gunterson.
A nice combination there by Gunterson.
Gunterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunterson defends well and Gutenberg ends up having to push Gunterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gunterson managing to block the knees to the body from Gutenberg.
Gutenberg is trying to drag Gunterson to the mat but Gunterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutenberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gutenberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunterson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Elias Gutenberg has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunterson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Gutenberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gutenberg. #BC2#
Gunterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunterson throws a right hand that Gutenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutenberg also avoids with ease.
Gutenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunterson tries to sprawl out of it but Gutenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL#
Gutenberg clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Gutenberg.
Gutenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gutenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Gunterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gutenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gutenberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gutenberg is out of range.
Gunterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutenberg.
Gunterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gutenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunterson sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Gunterson throws a series of punches but Gutenberg moves out of range.
Gutenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunterson.#TD2#
Gunterson dives in and scores a takedown into Gutenberg's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutenberg keeping moving, preventing Gunterson from controlling successfully.
Gunterson stopping the sweep attempt from Gutenberg.
Gutenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunterson's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunterson is trying to control the position but Gutenberg postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gunterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Gutenberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gutenberg slips a jab and a cross from Gunterson.
Grant Gunterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunterson as he connects with a hook.
Gutenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunterson misses with a double jab.
Gunterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunterson.
Gunterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Gunterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant Gunterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunterson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gutenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Gunterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gutenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Gutenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gutenberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gutenberg is looking to counter the offense by Gunterson and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Gunterson misses.
Gunterson scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutenberg.
Gunterson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutenberg.
Gunterson stalks Gutenberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gutenberg's face. Gutenberg staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Gutenberg is rocked!
Gunterson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Gunterson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gutenberg stumbles back but Gunterson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gutenberg to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gutenberg will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grant Gunterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1#
DeLeon closes the distance and clinches up with Finn, looking for a takedown. DeLeon pushes Finn against the cage but Finn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeLeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Finn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeLeon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finn backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Finn.
DeLeon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLeon somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Finn misses the target.#TD2#
DeLeon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finn is trying to defend but DeLeon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Finn is positioning himself well to prevent DeLeon advancing to mount.
DeLeon is just content to waste time from the top position. Finn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeLeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn continues to stall.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DeLeon won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Finn has control of DeLeon's left arm, preventing DeLeon from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeLeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finn throws a looping overhand right but DeLeon ducks down to avoid it.
Finn throws a lazy right hand but DeLeon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
DeLeon ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
DeLeon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finn stuffs the takedown.
Freddy Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan DeLeon.
DeLeon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finn stuns DeLeon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeLeon looks winded!
Finn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finn thuds a left hand into DeLeon's body.
DeLeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finn misses with an uppercut. DeLeon saw that one coming.
DeLeon dodges the punch combination from Finn.
#T4##CL#
Finn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeLeon, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Finn digs a right hand into DeLeon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeLeon's gas tank.
Finn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finn lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn taking a breather.
Finn leaning against his opponent.
Finn lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Finn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by DeLeon.
Finn leaves DeLeon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freddy Finn is winning the standup battle so far.
Finn missing with a left hand there. DeLeon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Finn missing with a left hand there. DeLeon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeLeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLeon misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Finn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn gets underhooks to prevent DeLeon's takedown attempt.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
DeLeon is breathing heavily.
Finn lands with a right to the head.
Finn slows down the pace here.
#T1#
DeLeon takes a shot to the head.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finn slows down the pace here.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLeon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Freddy Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan DeLeon.
A right hook to the body lands for Finn.
Finn lands a body shot.
Finn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finn displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeLeon up against the cage.
Finn 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.#T2#
Finn has DeLeon pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Finn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short uppercut from Finn.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Finn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finn pushes DeLeon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Finn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn stalling in the clinch.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finn lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Finn lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#DeLeon is rocked!
Finn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks DeLeon with a big uppercut! DeLeon tries to clinch up but Finn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples DeLeon to the mat! DeLeon covers up and Finn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Freddy Finn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pierce clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Pierce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierce throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Pierce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith has Pierce pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierce controls the pace.
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Pierce momentarily but Pierce frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Pierce wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Pierce misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Pierce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Pierce is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pierce lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
Smith is looking to control Pierce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Pierce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Pierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pierce in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pierce is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith wants to control but Pierce passes into side.
Pierce lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pierce's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control but Pierce postures up.
Pierce staying calm.
Pierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Pierce dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Pierce.
Smith lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pierce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Pierce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierce throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Pierce shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pierce off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Smith tries to sprawl but Pierce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pierce is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Pierce has double underhooks.
Pierce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierce's elbow. #T2#
Smith tries to break free but Pierce pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pierce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pierce scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pierce controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierce looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith wants to stand but Pierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pierce stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Pierce moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Pierce has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierce pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Pierce dives into Smith's guard.
Pierce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Pierce postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pierce lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control the position but Pierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Pierce not doing much here.
Pierce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Pierce stalling.
Pierce tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierce is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Pierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pierce trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Pierce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierce is looking for a counter combo.
Demetrius Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Smith.#CL#
Pierce rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Pierce jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Pierce.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Pierce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Pierce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pierce has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Pierce! |
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