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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirk is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Smith gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk 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. #T2##SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Kirk to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is trying to control but Kirk passes into side control!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T3#
Kirk gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smith tries to control Kirk's body but Kirk pushes him off. Smith squirms to his side and now Kirk has his back! #SUB#
Kirk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Smith trying to control the hands but Kirk won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Kirk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirk is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Kirk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #ES#
Kirk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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 Wilson Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kirk to regain full guard.
Smith won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents Kirk from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kirk, up you get! #T1##TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk really is a fat lump.
Kirk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kirk had control of the position.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up. #T2#
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirk slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Smith.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirk works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T3#
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kirk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to stand back up but Kirk manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kirk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Kirk's head and hops out.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kirk keeps it at a distance.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kirk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Kirk.#T1#
Kirk wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Kirk working away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Kirk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Kirk has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kirk has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirk.
Kirk prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Weiss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weiss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weiss is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weiss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Weiss to the mat.
Weiss postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smith is tightening it up a little... Weiss has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Weiss reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Weiss taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shad Smith!
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