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Event:
GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer lands a head kick!
Packer sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Packer.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Packer scores with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Packer under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Packer works the jab nicely.
A solid body kick from Packer.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Packer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packer defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Packer.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer tries to clinch up.
A big right from Smith misses.
Packer lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Packer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Packer thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2##KD2#
Packer drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Packer dives into side control looking to finish!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Packer taking a breather here.
Smith misses with a strike from the bottom.
Packer controls the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Packer taking a breather here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Packer happy to just control the position for now.
Smith tries to bench press Packer off him but Packer keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Packer working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to control Packer's posture but Packer avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Packer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Packer is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Packer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Packer counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Packer to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Smith.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer with a jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Packer gets a clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Packer has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Packer tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Packer gets a clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #T2#
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Packer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
#T3#
Packer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Packer lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
#T4#
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer blocking some punches.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Packer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Packer.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Packer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer. #T1#
A left lands for Packer.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Packer and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Packer follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith moves into full guard.
Packer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Packer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Packer momentarily but Packer frees himself.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Packer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Packer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Packer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Packer's back!
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Packer.
Packer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith throws strikes from the back but Packer rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Packer.#T3#
Packer controlling the position.
Smith works over Packer with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Packer is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Packer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Packer content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Packer has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Packer 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
GC 456: Garrett VS Garcia
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarkson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Smith misses.
Clarkson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.#TD2#
Clarkson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarkson.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Clarkson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Clarkson eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Clarkson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Clarkson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE™ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with the combination.
OConnor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnor momentarily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnor misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OConnor can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. OConnor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to OConnor's body. OConnor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by OConnor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William OConnor!
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Bibi ducks down to avoid it.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Bibi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bibi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Bibi wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bibi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith 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.
Bibi is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bibi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bibi wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith 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.#T1#
Bibi passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Bibi connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Bibi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bibi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bibi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bibi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bibi trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Bibi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Bibi creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Smith is out cold and this one is all over! Bibi climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Bibi!
A very excited looking Chris Bibi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Session 1
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winslow quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Winslow is working from the bottom.
Winslow keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard. #T1#
Winslow is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winslow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Winslow is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Winslow trying to control here.
Winslow is not content to let Smith control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Winslow is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 10:9
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 10:9
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Mike Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith takes one on the button.
A big right from Killstone misses.
Killstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Killstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killstone throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Killstone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Killstone throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Killstone looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Killstone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith connects with a right hand. Killstone shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Killstone there.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Killstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killstone is out of range and Smith settles back down.
A jab lands there for Killstone.
Killstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Killstone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Killstone settles back down.
Butch Killstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Killstone clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Killstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Killstone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Killstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killstone moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Killstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Killstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Killstone tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killstone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killstone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Killstone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killstone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Killstone misses.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Killstone connects with a jab.
Killstone lands with a right hand.
Killstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killstone misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Killstone scores with a hook.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killstone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Killstone connects with a looping right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killstone.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Killstone.#T3#
Killstone defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Killstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice cross by Killstone.
Killstone misses with a looping left.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Killstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killstone connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A cross from Killstone lands.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killstone 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.
Killstone closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Killstone dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Killstone!
An out of breath Butch Killstone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortiz misses with a combination
#TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Smith throws a strike but Ortiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Ortiz drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Ortiz off! Ortiz jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Smith is sitting in close to Ortiz's body. Ortiz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ortiz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tito Ortiz!
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'. |
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