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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Newman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newman to the mat. Newman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Newman 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 controlling from the top position.
Newman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith passes into half guard.
Newman is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Newman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Newman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Newman won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is nestled in close to Newman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith working Newman over with strikes.
Newman taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Newman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Newman is rocked!
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Newman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newman seems to have got his legs back now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Newman's temple.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Newman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Newman is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newman's guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newman sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Smith dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Newman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith passes Newman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Newman's hands, connecting with Newman's forehead.#T1#
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newman wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newman wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Newman to get to his feet. #TD#
Newman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Newman getting side control.
Newman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#T2#
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Newman from advancing to side control.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pulls Newman in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Newman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Newman wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Newman tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but Newman is working away.
Smith cracks Newman with a big right hand but Newman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Newman is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SU2#
Smith stands up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Newman enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Newman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Newman looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Let's hope that Smith 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.#SUB#
Newman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniel Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Newman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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 is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith controlling the position well. #ES2#
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Newman is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Newman's guard against the cage.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Newman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newman to the mat! Newman manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Newman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is staying tight to Newman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kip Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Newman tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smith gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Harris get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Harris distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harris being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Harris kicks off Smith and gets to his feet. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Smith stalling.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harris won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Harris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Harris is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harris is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith controlling from mount.
Daniel Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but Harris is having none of it.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Harris tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Harris tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Smith working for a submission but Harris is keeping him at bay.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Smith lands a big elbow.
Harris is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith prevents Harris from getting the reversal.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harris is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Harris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Smith trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T1#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Harris is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Harris holding on.#SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Harris being controlled for a moment. #T3##SU#
Smith stands up.
Daniel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Smith pushes Harris off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Smith stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Smith decides to stand back up.
Marcus Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Smith forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Smith!
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