Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 22:40:25 GMT -5
Maurice Smith looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Herring while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Smith and Herring move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Herring jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Heath Herring pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring is launching some bone breaking punches to Smith's ribs while in the clinch.
Smith blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Herring's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Herring's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Herring's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Herring's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Herring in the abdomen
Herring wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Herring struggles and launches a few punches to Smith's head
Nothing from this... Heath Herring seems frustrated.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith launches a few hard punches to Heath Herring's ribs!
Heath Herring's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Herring blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Heath Herring moves forward looking for some grappling action
Herring has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Herring goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Maurice Smith is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Heath Herring gets the advantage
Heath Herring is in open guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Hard blow to Herring's mid-section, he seems hurt
Heath Herring is in open guard over Smith
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Smith tries to close his guard around Herring
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Smith
Herring is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Heath Herring!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Maurice Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Heath Herring shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Heath Herring breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Heath Herring looks to counter!
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Heath Herring gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Heath Herring's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass Heath Herring's guard...
Maurice Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Smith is moving on the ground...
Herring tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Heath Herring tries to close the guard.
Herring put Maurice Smith in closed guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Smith succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Herring
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Smith moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Heath Herring attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass Heath Herring's guard...
Maurice Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Maurice Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Heath Herring.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maurice Smith controls the situation despite Heath Herring efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Maurice Smith has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Herring is in now. Maurice Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Herring is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Smith's thigh
Smith is holding Heath Herring's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring shows great balance while pushing away Maurice Smith
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Heath Herring to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Heath Herring!
Smith ducks under...
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Great move by Herring who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herring's thigh!
Herring hyper-extended his leg
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Herring's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
Herring deflects it.
Smith misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Heath Herring throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Smith's chin! That stops Smith in his tracks!
Smith follows Heath Herring
only to get counter punched in a big way! Smith needs to stop playing Heath Herring's game or he'll get knocked out!
Herring looks to be in very good shape.
Herring wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herring moves forward and holds Smith
The fighters are clinching.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Herring's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Herring in the abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Smith throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Herring tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Herring is clinching with Smith.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Heath Herring's ribs!
Heath Herring's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Heath Herring tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Herring launches a hook to the body
Maurice Smith moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Herring is worried!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Heath Herring launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Heath Herring is opening up on Smith and raining down combinations!
Smith doesn't look worried as he defends.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Heath Herring throws a combo
Maurice Smith ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Herring swings again, only to get countered once more! Herring is looking bad here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Herring pushes Maurice Smith and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Smith steps backwards away from Heath Herring. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A right hand from Maurice Smith
surprises Herring!
Maurice Smith throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Herring's chin! That stops Herring in his tracks!
Superb haymaker by Smith
that lands on Herring's face like a cannon ball!
Heath Herring seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Smith steps backwards away from Heath Herring. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maurice Smith tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Herring's face
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Herring
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring fakes a punch to Maurice Smith ribs and the tries to trip him
Smith loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Maurice Smith.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Herring is connecting with a few punches
Herring grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Smith struggles... Heath Herring is unable to take him down
Herring misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Maurice Smith struggles a bit before breaking Herring's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith charges at Herring throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Herring is rocked!
That punishment by Maurice Smith has left Herring staggered! Maurice Smith should try push forward now and finish this!
Herring launches a hook to the body
Maurice Smith moves aside looking for a counter...
Maurice Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Heath Herring is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Smith into his guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Heath Herring seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Smith is in closed guard... Herring tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Herring.
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Heath Herring and moves to half guard
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Herring seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Herring is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Maurice Smith! Herring seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Mouth
Winner is Maurice Smith by TKO (Elbows) at 2:47 Round 3
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 13/17 (76%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Herring tried to be on point, but then Smith kicked him a few times and put him in his place, setting him up for a dismal outing.
Ferocious staredown by Herring while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Smith and Herring move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Herring jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Heath Herring pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring is launching some bone breaking punches to Smith's ribs while in the clinch.
Smith blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Herring's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Herring's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Herring's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Herring's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Herring in the abdomen
Herring wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Herring struggles and launches a few punches to Smith's head
Nothing from this... Heath Herring seems frustrated.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith launches a few hard punches to Heath Herring's ribs!
Heath Herring's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a knee!
Herring blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Heath Herring moves forward looking for some grappling action
Herring has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Herring goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Maurice Smith is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Heath Herring gets the advantage
Heath Herring is in open guard over Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Hard blow to Herring's mid-section, he seems hurt
Heath Herring is in open guard over Smith
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Smith tries to close his guard around Herring
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Smith
Herring is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Heath Herring!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Maurice Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Heath Herring shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Heath Herring breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Heath Herring looks to counter!
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Heath Herring gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Heath Herring's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass Heath Herring's guard...
Maurice Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Smith is moving on the ground...
Herring tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Heath Herring tries to close the guard.
Herring put Maurice Smith in closed guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Smith succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Herring
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Smith moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Heath Herring attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to pass Heath Herring's guard...
Maurice Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Maurice Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Heath Herring.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maurice Smith controls the situation despite Heath Herring efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Maurice Smith has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Herring is in now. Maurice Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Herring is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Smith's thigh
Smith is holding Heath Herring's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring shows great balance while pushing away Maurice Smith
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Heath Herring to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Heath Herring!
Smith ducks under...
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Great move by Herring who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herring's thigh!
Herring hyper-extended his leg
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Herring's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
Herring deflects it.
Smith misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Heath Herring throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Smith's chin! That stops Smith in his tracks!
Smith follows Heath Herring
only to get counter punched in a big way! Smith needs to stop playing Heath Herring's game or he'll get knocked out!
Herring looks to be in very good shape.
Herring wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herring moves forward and holds Smith
The fighters are clinching.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Herring's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Herring in the abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Smith throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Herring tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Herring is clinching with Smith.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Heath Herring's ribs!
Heath Herring's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Heath Herring tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Herring launches a hook to the body
Maurice Smith moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Herring is worried!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Heath Herring launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Heath Herring is opening up on Smith and raining down combinations!
Smith doesn't look worried as he defends.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Heath Herring throws a combo
Maurice Smith ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Herring swings again, only to get countered once more! Herring is looking bad here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Herring pushes Maurice Smith and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Smith steps backwards away from Heath Herring. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A right hand from Maurice Smith
surprises Herring!
Maurice Smith throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Herring's chin! That stops Herring in his tracks!
Superb haymaker by Smith
that lands on Herring's face like a cannon ball!
Heath Herring seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Smith steps backwards away from Heath Herring. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maurice Smith tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Herring's face
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Herring
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring fakes a punch to Maurice Smith ribs and the tries to trip him
Smith loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Maurice Smith.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Herring is connecting with a few punches
Herring grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Smith struggles... Heath Herring is unable to take him down
Herring misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Maurice Smith struggles a bit before breaking Herring's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith charges at Herring throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Herring is rocked!
That punishment by Maurice Smith has left Herring staggered! Maurice Smith should try push forward now and finish this!
Herring launches a hook to the body
Maurice Smith moves aside looking for a counter...
Maurice Smith shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Heath Herring is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Smith into his guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Heath Herring seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Smith is in closed guard... Herring tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Herring.
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Herring
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Heath Herring and moves to half guard
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Herring seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Heath Herring
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Herring is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Maurice Smith! Herring seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Mouth
Winner is Maurice Smith by TKO (Elbows) at 2:47 Round 3
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 13/17 (76%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Herring tried to be on point, but then Smith kicked him a few times and put him in his place, setting him up for a dismal outing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!