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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith jabs Stephenson right on the nose. Stephenson blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Stephenson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson is trying to keep Smith in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is looking to stand up but Stephenson won't let him.
Smith won't allow Stephenson to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to stand but Stephenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephenson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2##TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Stephenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Stephenson working a defensive guard here.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Stephenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aldo Stephenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith pushes Stephenson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Stephenson up, before dumping him to the ground. Stephenson manages to land in guard. #T4#
Stephenson wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Stephenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Stephenson is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Stephenson's hands, connecting with Stephenson's forehead.
Stephenson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stephenson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stephenson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#REVR#
Smith working away.
Smith taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stephenson's legs.
Smith tries to stand but Stephenson is controlling his head. #T1#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith prevents Stephenson from escaping the position.
Stephenson prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stephenson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stephenson!#T2#
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stephenson's back.
Smith scores with punches from the back.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stephenson up.
Stephenson trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Stephenson trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stephenson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Stephenson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Silas Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephenson trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stephenson doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Stephenson is trying to stand back up.
Stephenson trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
What can Stephenson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stephenson is keeping busy.
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stephenson rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
Smith trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has Stephenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stephenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stephenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stephenson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephenson won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Stephenson is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is pulling down on Stephenson's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson defends easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephenson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Stephenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Stephenson is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stephenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephenson dives into side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control but Stephenson postures up.
Stephenson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stephenson working away.
Smith regains half guard, as Stephenson was trying to land strikes.
Stephenson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith. #T3#
Stephenson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Stephenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to roll over but Stephenson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Smith uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephenson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silas Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silas Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Omayao shoots and misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Omayao defends it.
Omayao moves into full guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Omayao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.#T1#
Omayao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Omayao wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Omayao is working hard here to advance position.
Omayao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith is looking to stand up but Omayao won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omayao dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Omayao won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omayao's guard. #REVB#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omayao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Omayao is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Omayao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Omayao is trying to improve his position.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Omayao tries to control but Smith manages to take his back.
Smith controlling the position well here. Omayao rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Omayao pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Omayao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith wants to control but Omayao is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omayao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Smith is hanging on to Omayao's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Omayao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Omayao sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Omayao kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Omayao tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Omayao misses with a two punch combination.
Smith goes for a double leg but Omayao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omayao continues to drive forward.
Omayao throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Omayao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Omayao closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard.
Smith pulls Omayao in close to his closed guard and prevents Omayao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Omayao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Omayao won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Omayao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith moves into full guard.
Omayao 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.
Omayao trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omayao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Omayao is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Omayao tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Omayao fails to land the takedown.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Omayao gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Omayao. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Omayao attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Crison Omayao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Omayao moves out of range.
Nice shot by Omayao.
Omayao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omayao gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Omayao trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Omayao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Omayao is keeping the position.#T4#
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Omayao keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Omayao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crison Omayao dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Omayao or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Omayao avoids it really well and circles away.
Omayao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Omayao fails to land the takedown.
Omayao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Omayao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omayao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omayao lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith is looking to clinch but Omayao is avoiding it.
#T1#
No luck for Omayao with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crison Omayao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Omayao has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omayao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Omayao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Omayao against the cage.
#TD2#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Omayao looking for a sweep. Not yet Omayao, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith stands and throws Omayao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Omayao taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith slows the pace down.
Smith lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to stand but Omayao is controlling his head. #T3#
Omayao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith tries to control but Omayao wriggling away.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Smith looking to control but Omayao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Omayao is working to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to control the pace but Omayao is squirming around nicely.
Omayao is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Silas Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling from mount.
Omayao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith leaves Reeves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Reeves's guard.
Reeves wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reeves there!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Reeves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1##SUB2#
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith avoiding Reeves 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Reeves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
What can Reeves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2##SUB2#
Reeves tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Smith has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Reeves is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silas Smith!
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