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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Szafraniec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Melbi counter with a right hand.
Szafraniec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melbi sprawls well. Melbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szafraniec gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Szafraniec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Melbi's guard now, I'm sure.
Szafraniec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melbi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melbi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Melbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szafraniec defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melbi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Szafraniec's guard. #REVR#
Szafraniec has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Melbi has passed into side control.
#T1#
Melbi trying to control the action but Szafraniec is working from the bottom.
Melbi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Szafraniec tries to improve position but can't.
Melbi cracks Szafraniec with a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Melbi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Szafraniec tries to buck Melbi off but Melbi is having none of it.
Szafraniec dodges the ground and pound from Melbi.
Melbi taking a breather here.
Melbi trying to control the position but Szafraniec is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Melbi decides to stand back up. Melbi steps back and let's Szafraniec get back to his feet.
Szafraniec looks to land a body kick but Melbi moved away.
No joy there for Szafraniec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melbi slips a jab and a cross from Szafraniec.
#T3#
Melbi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szafraniec's head backwards.
Szafraniec tries for a takedown but Melbi circles away easily
and Melbi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melbi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melbi scores with a spinning back kick!
Szafraniec looks winded!
Melbi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Szafraniec looks to score with a jab to the body but Melbi is just out of range.
Melbi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Melbi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szafraniec's head.
Melbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melbi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melbi rushes Szafraniec with punches - Szafraniec moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Szafraniec goes down! Melbi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colvin Melbi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Kubacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Kubacki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubacki wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubacki as he avoids it easily.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kubacki is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
It appears Kubacki was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Kubacki and presses him up against the cage.
Kubacki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kubacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mikolaj Kubacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Johnson.
Kubacki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubacki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubacki shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kubacki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Kubacki tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Kubacki gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Kubacki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubacki somewhat.#CL2#
Kubacki tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Kubacki tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Kubacki throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kubacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubacki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Kubacki trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Kubacki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kubacki is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kubacki is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
Kubacki pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kubacki tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kubacki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kubacki struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubacki is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubacki shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a combination. Kubacki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kubacki defends it nicely.
Kubacki tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubacki throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Kubacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Kubacki gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubacki tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubacki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikolaj Kubacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Johnson.
Kubacki goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Kubacki tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kubacki drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Kubacki.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kubacki preventing the sweep.
Kubacki wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Kubacki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubacki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kubacki defends well.
Johnson wants to improve his position but instead Kubacki has moved into half guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but Kubacki has passed to side control!#T3#
Kubacki trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Kubacki stands up from half guard.
Ben Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Kubacki sprawls well.#CL2#
Kubacki tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kubacki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubacki manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Kubacki has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kubacki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Kubacki moves his leg out of the way.
Mikolaj Kubacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kubacki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Kubacki has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubacki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikolaj Kubacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubacki tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubacki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubacki slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Kubacki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Kubacki.
Kubacki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kubacki misses with a few strikes there.
Kubacki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Kubacki avoids it easily.
Kubacki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kubacki persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kubacki sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Kubacki avoids it this time.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands and steps away. Kubacki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kubacki, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Kubacki gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kubacki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kubacki.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubacki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubacki or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubacki blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Kubacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Kubacki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubacki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubacki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kubacki closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.#T4#
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Kubacki's takedown attempt.
Kubacki misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Kubacki wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Kubacki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kubacki slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kubacki has control of the leg.
Mikolaj Kubacki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kubacki seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Smielchansky drives through with a takedown into Kirk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kirk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smielchansky presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smielchansky can't get the takedown.
Smielchansky is working for takedown but Kirk is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Smielchansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smielchansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirk unleashes a big counter combination but Smielchansky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kirk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smielchansky darts in trying to clinch
and Kirk counters with a three punch combo that has Smielchansky backing up. Smielchansky nods at Kirk to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Smielchansky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Smielchansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smielchansky is breathing heavily.
Smielchansky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smielchansky has his takedown stuffed
and Kirk counters with a left and a right... And another left! Smielchansky is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Kirk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kubacki to the mat! Kubacki manages to get full guard.
Hawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kubacki's head.
Kubacki is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Hawkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kubacki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins passes Kubacki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkins trying to control from half guard but Kubacki is working away.
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. Hawkins connects with a nice short shot to Kubacki's temple. #T1#
Hawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Hawkins.
Kubacki taking some punishment here, with Hawkins in his half guard. #ROC#Kubacki is rocked!
Hawkins scores with a big shot! Kubacki's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kubacki! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Hawkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Smielchansky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Youngboy's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smielchansky wants to control from the top but Youngboy keeps moving.
Youngboy 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.
Smielchansky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Youngboy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smielchansky looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smielchansky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Youngboy has his foot on Smielchansky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smielchansky works his way back into a safe position though.
Smielchansky controlling from the top position.
Youngboy wants to stand but Smielchansky is controlling the position.
Smielchansky is pushing down on Youngboy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Youngboy is fighting to maintain full guard but Smielchansky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smielchansky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Youngboy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smielchansky.
Youngboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smielchansky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smielchansky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smielchansky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smielchansky slips a nice elbow through Youngboy's hands, connecting with Youngboy's forehead.
Youngboy pushes Smielchansky off looking to stand but Smielchansky dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smielchansky is trying to work for a kimura but Youngboy is defending well.
Smielchansky wants to control but Youngboy is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Smielchansky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smielchansky tries to clinch but Youngboy moves out of range.
Youngboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Youngboy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Smielchansky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Smielchansky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smielchansky controls the position from side control.#T4#
Smielchansky wants to control but Youngboy is keeping him busy.
Youngboy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smielchansky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Youngboy is trying to control but Smielchansky passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Smielchansky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smielchansky wants to clinch up but Youngboy keeps it at a distance.
Youngboy tries to counter with a clinch but Smielchansky shakes him off and moves away.
Youngboy avoids the head kick by Smielchansky.
Youngboy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Youngboy shoots in for a takedown but Smielchansky shows good takedown defense.
Smielchansky swats away the attempt to clinch by Youngboy.
Youngboy tries for a takedown but Smielchansky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Youngboy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smielchansky, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Smielchansky has Youngboy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smielchansky pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Youngboy tumbling to the mat - Smielchansky dives into Youngboy's guard.
Smielchansky content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngboy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smielchansky is one step ahead there. #T1#
Smielchansky passes Youngboy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smielchansky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Smielchansky stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #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.#TD2#
Youngboy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smielchansky wants to control the position but Youngboy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smielchansky is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Youngboy seems to be working for a kimura but Smielchansky defends the submission attempt.
Smielchansky is trying to get back to full guard.
Youngboy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Youngboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Youngboy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smielchansky to get to his feet.
Youngboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smielchansky as he jumps to the side.
David Smielchansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nba Youngboy.
Youngboy wants to clinch.
Youngboy tries to clinch but Smielchansky is having none of it.
Youngboy has a takedown stuffed.
Youngboy is breathing heavily.#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.
Youngboy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youngboy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Youngboy is looking to clinch but Smielchansky is avoiding it.
Smielchansky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Youngboy manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Smielchansky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Youngboy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
David Smielchansky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smielchansky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smielchansky is landing with some decent strikes but Youngboy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Youngboy wants to hold on but Smielchansky pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Smielchansky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Youngboy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Smielchansky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Youngboy did well to prevent Smielchansky getting side control.#SUB#
Smielchansky is trying to work for a kimura but Youngboy is defending well.
Smielchansky not doing much here.
Smielchansky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngboy is staying active underneath Smielchansky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Youngboy is looking for a sweep. Smielchansky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Smielchansky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smielchansky slips a nice elbow through Youngboy's hands, connecting with Youngboy's forehead.#SU#
Smielchansky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Youngboy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Smielchansky breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Youngboy rushes Smielchansky and presses him up against the cage.
Youngboy working Smielchansky over with knees to the body.#T2#
Smielchansky is looking to break free of the clinch but Youngboy has double underhooks.
Youngboy has Smielchansky pressed against the cage, preventing Smielchansky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smielchansky wants to take the fight to the mat but Youngboy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Youngboy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smielchansky uses from the top position.
Youngboy looking to control but Smielchansky passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smielchansky.
Smielchansky is keen to just control but Youngboy is a slippery customer.
Youngboy is looking to improve his position.
Smielchansky is just content to waste time from the top position. Youngboy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Youngboy trying to control the position.
Smielchansky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smielchansky trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smielchansky controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Youngboy shoots and misses #CL#
and Smielchansky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smielchansky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Youngboy is trying to maintain a safe position but Smielchansky gets an underhook and turns Youngboy into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Youngboy drags the fight down to the ground.
Smielchansky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nba Youngboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Smielchansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Youngboy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smielchansky escapes and throws Youngboy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Smielchansky.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smielchansky, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Smielchansky! |
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