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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Rooster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Rooster sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rooster is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Rooster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #KD#
Rooster lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Rooster waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rooster counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rooster! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
Our winner, Barry Rooster, 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: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Mckenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckenzie really is a fat lump.#CL#
Mckenzie has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mckenzie preventing the sweep.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mckenzie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Smith has his feet on Mckenzie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mckenzie avoids the head kick by Smith.
#CL#
Mckenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mckenzie just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Mckenzie has Smith pressed against the cage.
Mckenzie stalling in the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckenzie scores a nice knee to the body.
Mckenzie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Mckenzie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mckenzie.#TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mckenzie tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Mckenzie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mckenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Mckenzie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckenzie manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mckenzie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mckenzie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mckenzie wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mckenzie scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mckenzie's guard. #REVB#
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mckenzie trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Mckenzie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Mckenzie pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Mckenzie is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Glen Mckenzie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mckenzie pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mckenzie regains guard.
Mckenzie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Jake Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR##SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mckenzie to his feet.
Mckenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckenzie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mckenzie, up you get! #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mckenzie to the mat! Mckenzie manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Mckenzie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mckenzie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Smith cracks Mckenzie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mckenzie tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mckenzie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Mckenzie is trying to strike from the bottom but Smith has passed into full mount.
Smith lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Glen Mckenzie has been cut.
Smith wants to control the pace but Mckenzie is squirming around nicely.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith trying to control but Mckenzie is having none of it. #T4##SU2#
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position but Mckenzie is working away.
Mckenzie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mckenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Mckenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mckenzie pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Mckenzie is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mckenzie's back.
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mckenzie is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Mckenzie has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Can Mckenzie hold on?! Smith is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T1#
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Mckenzie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mckenzie is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mckenzie trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mckenzie covers up after that shot from Smith.
#T3#
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Mckenzie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mckenzie is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawrence manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling him.
Smith is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence really is a fat lump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Lawrence from standing up.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to move to mount but Lawrence blocks the move with his legs.
Lawrence regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T3#
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawrence to get to his feet.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawrence is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Lawrence drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawrence's guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawrence!
Lawrence wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T1#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lawrence's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Barry Lawrence has been cut.
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lawrence scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
Jake Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Verovic rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Verovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Verovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Verovic throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Verovic throwing strikes but missing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Verovic working some strikes from top position.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Verovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith winds up and cracks Verovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Verovic is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Verovic with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Verovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Verovic is looking to reverse the position.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Verovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Verovic tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith is punishing Verovic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith has the hooks in. Verovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is landing with strikes. Verovic can't take much more of this.
Smith avoiding Verovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith has good solid back control here. #T2#
Verovic tries to escape the position.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Verovic is staying busy.
Smith has the hooks in. Verovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verovic staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith controlling well, preventing Verovic from escaping the position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verovic trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now. #SUB#
Smith sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Verovic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Smith!
A relieved looking Jake Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Brads fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Brads thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brads's guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brads desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Brads is working from the bottom.
Smith is thwarting Brads's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brads moves into full guard.
Brads looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brads wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brads pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brads trying to control the position.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brads seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brads swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Brads throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Avery Brads has been cut.
Avery Brads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brads wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Brads displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Brads feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brads fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brads does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brads throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Brads only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avery Brads'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##CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Brads is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Brads.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brads can do to turn this around?
Brads misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brads fails to land. #TD#
Smith pulls Brads into guard.
Brads advances to half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brads won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Jake Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brads trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Brads is looking to improve his position.
Brads keeps trying to improve his position.
Brads gets back to full guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brads working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Brads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brads is trying to get back to half guard.
Brads stops Smith from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Brads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Brads wants to control but Smith postures up.
Brads prevents Smith from improving position.
Brads tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brads keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith working away.
Brads tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brads has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Brads is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Brads's attempts to control the position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brads trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avery Brads's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brads is looking to score with low kicks.
Brads wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Brads finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brads shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brads gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brads avoids it really well and circles away.
Brads stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brads wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brads is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Brads is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Brads eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brads on the ground.
Brads wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to improve his position but Brads is controlling well.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Brads is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brads to get the leverage.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brads manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Brads thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brads has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brads is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brads hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Avery Brads!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Burgess tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Burgess to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Burgess lands a head shot.
Burgess has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgess throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burgess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Burgess jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burgess dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith looking to control.
Burgess won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Burgess stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Burgess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Burgess off but instead Burgess has got his back!
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!
Burgess is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Good control from Burgess.
Burgess is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Burgess. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burgess's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgess being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith pulls Burgess in close to prevent any damage.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Burgess stops Smith from standing up. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith'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#
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess tries to clinch up.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgess wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T2#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Burgess has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Burgess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgess.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burgess just manages to avoid it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgess.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Burgess counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Burgess counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Burgess darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Burgess counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgess scores with a body shot.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy. #SU#
Smith decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Burgess clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Jake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Burgess has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Burgess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Burgess takes the fight into the clinch.
Burgess tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith prevents Burgess from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Burgess to acknowledge the strikes.
Burgess goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Burgess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense.
Smith tries to work over Burgess's front leg with a kick but Burgess checks it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgess is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Richard Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Burgess gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burgess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Smith gets to his feet. Burgess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burgess defends well and Smith ends up having to push Burgess into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Burgess dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Burgess's head and hops out.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Burgess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Burgess.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Burgess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burgess has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Stephenson working a defensive guard here.
Smith is in close to Stephenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stephenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Stephenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Stephenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Smith controlling Stephenson's posture.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Stephenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stephenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stephenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Stephenson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Stephenson really is a fat lump.#T3#
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Stephenson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Stephenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Stephenson wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephenson trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stephenson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Stephenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stephenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stephenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here. #SU#
Stephenson stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stephenson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Stephenson is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Stephenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Stephenson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Stephenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephenson keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #SU2#
Smith postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stephenson to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stephenson trying to control here.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stephenson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
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