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Event:
HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nanusevski defends it nicely.
Nanusevski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nanusevski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nanusevski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nanusevski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nanusevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nanusevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski passes into half guard.
Nanusevski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nanusevski working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Nanusevski is keeping busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanusevski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nanusevski 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.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nanusevski has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nanusevski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith working a defensive guard but Nanusevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nanusevski has mounted him!
Nanusevski working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nanusevski looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Nanusevski.
Nanusevski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Nanusevski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nanusevski cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nanusevski lands a heavy elbow.
Nanusevski looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Nanusevski scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there. #T4#
Nanusevski avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Nanusevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Nanusevski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nanusevski is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nanusevski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Nanusevski has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Nanusevski dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Nanusevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nanusevski lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanusevski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Nanusevski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nanusevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control the position but Nanusevski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanusevski looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nanusevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smith stays in close to Nanusevski's body and controls the position.
Nanusevski keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Nanusevski is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nanusevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nanusevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nanusevski's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nanusevski keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith passes Nanusevski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Nanusevski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nanusevski.
Nanusevski stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Smith forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Smith working for a choke but Nanusevski is defending well.
Nanusevski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nanusevski is really stuck here.
Nanusevski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nanusevski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Nanusevski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nanusevski is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seth Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Seth Smith thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nanusevski walks into a jab.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Nanusevski is rocked!
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!
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nanusevski doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Nanusevski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Nanusevski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Nanusevski defends easily.
Nanusevski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nanusevski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Nanusevski drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Nanusevski off! Nanusevski jumps back into Barnes's guard. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nanusevski is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes controls Nanusevski momentarily but Nanusevski frees himself.
Nanusevski wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nanusevski controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nanusevski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Nanusevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nanusevski pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nanusevski trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nanusevski in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Nanusevski is looking for a kimura here.
Nanusevski is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Nanusevski is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes 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.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Nanusevski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnes wants to control but Nanusevski postures up.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nanusevski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanusevski tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Nanusevski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nanusevski lands in his opponent's guard.
Nanusevski tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Nanusevski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nanusevski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nanusevski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nanusevski is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Nanusevski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nanusevski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is trying to control Nanusevski's posture but Nanusevski avoids it.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nanusevski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Nanusevski tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nanusevski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nanusevski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nanusevski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nanusevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB2#
Nanusevski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nanusevski controlling from side mount.
Ranko Nanusevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nanusevski has control of an arm but Barnes manages to advance to Nanusevski's back!
Barnes is looking to control Nanusevski but Nanusevski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Barnes looking to hold on to the position here but Nanusevski rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T4#
Barnes trying to control but Nanusevski is working from the bottom.
Nanusevski has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Nanusevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.#SUB2#
Nanusevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nanusevski is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nanusevski looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nanusevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranko Nanusevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nanusevski takes one on the button.#TD2#
Nanusevski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nanusevski showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes wants to control but Nanusevski passes into side.
Nanusevski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes is trying to control Nanusevski's posture but Nanusevski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nanusevski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Nanusevski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nanusevski trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control Nanusevski's posture but Nanusevski avoids it.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Nanusevski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nanusevski works his way into side control.
Nanusevski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nanusevski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nanusevski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!#T3#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Nanusevski's attempts to control the action.
Nanusevski controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Nanusevski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnes is surviving well by controlling Nanusevski's body position as best he can.
Nanusevski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Nanusevski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nanusevski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes!
Nanusevski controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Nanusevski looking for a guillotine from mount but Barnes is having none of it.
Nanusevski trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Nanusevski wants to take his opponent's back but Barnes doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Nanusevski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranko Nanusevski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nanusevski 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranko Nanusevski!
Our winner, Ranko Nanusevski, 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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