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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Duterte shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duterte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duterte throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duterte kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Duterte.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duterte.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Duterte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Duterte, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Duterte against the cage but Duterte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duterte attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.#T1##TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Smith has hold of Duterte's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Duterte seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Duterte is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Duterte is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Smith!
Don Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Rodrigo Duterte spoke after the fight, saying 'Putang ena nyu'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliveira closes the distance but Smith moves to the side #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but Oliveira doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Oliveira is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Smith punching from mount but Oliveira doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Smith looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith punching from mount but Oliveira doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith wants to control but instead Oliveira manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Smith takes a little break here. Oliveira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira avoids it well.#T3#
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliveira is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith not doing much here.
#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
Smith trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith wants to control but Oliveira has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Smith controlling the pace.
Don Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Smith tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Smith seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Oliveira is holding on tight.
#T2#
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.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is stalling here but it's allowed Oliveira to get half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith misses with a head shot. Oliveira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Smith trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira moves to clinch but Smith breaks away #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oliveira wants to clinch#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oliveira is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Oliveira!
Renato Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith fails with the takedown.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Diaz clinches.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz 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.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Diaz's guard. #T3#
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Don Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Diaz wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Smith counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Diaz! Smith smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Don Smith!
A less than humble Don Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Don Smith has been cut.
Fisher lands a jab to the head.
Fisher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisher as he jumps to the side.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Artair Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Smith.#CL#
Fisher has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisher.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Fisher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Fisher works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fisher as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand.
Fisher effectively controlling the action here.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Fisher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fisher pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith looks winded!
Fisher lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fisher as the two fighters clinch.
Fisher missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Fisher lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Fisher does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisher lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fisher.
Fisher lands a shot to the body.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Good body shot from Fisher.
#BC#
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Smith ends up having to push Fisher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Fisher had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Fisher.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fisher! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artair Fisher!
Post fight, Artair Fisher stared into the camera and said 'A 6'7" featherweight, that's crazy. Eat a sammich dude you need it! WTF!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliveira gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Oliveira manages to retain guard.
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. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliveira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Oliveira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Oliveira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Renato Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Virtanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a head shot.
Virtanen throws a good cross that connects.
Virtanen cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Virtanen with a jab.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Virtanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Virtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Virtanen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Virtanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Crawford is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crawford's guard against the cage.
Smith 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.
Crawford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Crawford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crawford.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crawford down.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crawford to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
Crawford lands an elbow inside.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Crawford wants a takedown.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Crawford avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
#TD2#
Smith tightens his grip and picks Crawford up, before dumping him to the ground. Crawford manages to land in guard.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Crawford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith is continuing to stall.
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. #REVB##T3#
Smith is trying to control. Crawford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is nestled in close to Crawford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crawford looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crawford is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawford has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Crawford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Crawford is defending well.
Smith prevents Crawford from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crawford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crawford scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Smith pushes Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crawford jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Crawford.
Crawford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Crawford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Crawford is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Crawford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crawford is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Smith the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford throwing strikes but missing.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Crawford won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Crawford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to control.
Smith wants to sweep here but Crawford controlling him for the moment.
Smith has control of Crawford's left arm, preventing Crawford from doing any damage.
Crawford throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Crawford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Crawford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Crawford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Crawford advancing to mount.
Don Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawford throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.
Crawford not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.#SUB#
Crawford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Crawford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith moves into full guard.
Crawford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to stand up but Crawford is controlling him.
Smith managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crawford is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Crawford gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Crawford manages to retain guard.
Crawford is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Smith prevents Crawford from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Crawford is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith working Crawford over with strikes.
Crawford wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Smith trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crawford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Crawford regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crawford, up you get! #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Crawford has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crawford is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Crawford gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Crawford manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Smith! |
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