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Event:
Friday Contender Series 1
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takemura, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takemura.
Takemura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Takemura tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.
Smith taking a breather.
Takemura takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.#T1#
Takemura is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Takemura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Takemura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takemura working hard to break the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takemura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takemura is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Takemura blocks with his arms.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Takemura managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Takemura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith just leaning against Takemura, taking a breather.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Takemura's ribcage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takemura takes a shot to the head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takemura is defending well for now.
Takemura tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#T2#
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takemura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takemura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Takemura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Takemura wants to break free but Smith has control.
Takemura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith has Takemura pushed against the ropes.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takemura avoids it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Takemura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takemura is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takemura up against the ropes.
Takemura tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Takemura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Takemura moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Takemura walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Smith and drops face first to the floor! Takemura's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Takemura in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WKBC: Turturro VS Cook
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses the jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith slips a jab from Tyson.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Tyson strikes.#T1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a low kick as Tyson jumps back.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.#T2#
Tyson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson checks a low kick from Smith.
Tyson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith connects with a jab.
Tyson lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Tyson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson misses the jab.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the ropes and back into range.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big right from Tyson misses.
Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
#T2#
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson wants to break free but Smith has control.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is working Tyson over against the ropes.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Smith has Tyson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyson up against the ropes.
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.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
As Tyson backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Tyson closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RESISTANCE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Cornell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cornell.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cornell finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Cornell looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Cornell lands with a shot to the body.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cornell is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Cornell connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Cornell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Cornell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Cornell counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Cornell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith motions for Cornell to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cornell.
Cornell scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Cornell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Cornell counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith looks winded!
Cornell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cornell staying out of range there.
Cornell connects with a looping right hand.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cornell scores with a punch to the head.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Cornell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Cornell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cornell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Cornell scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Cornell.
Cornell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cornell thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cornell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cornell throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Cornell scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cornell lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Cornell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cornell lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith moves forwards but Cornell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cornell - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cornell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Awut Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cornell throws a switch kick that catches Smith on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Smith looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Smith flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tony Cornell!
Tony Cornell retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Tony Cornell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WKBC: Turturro VS Laxx
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Ired swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Smith staggers Ired with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ired looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#
It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ired lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Ired's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Ired looks winded!
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ired is defending well for now.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ired up against the ropes.
Ired letting Smith take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ired tries to tie him up.
Smith tries a body shot but Ired blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ired tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Ired's ribcage.
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired stalling against the ropes.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ired is defending well for now.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith just leaning against Ired, taking a breather. #BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ired closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Smith misses with some punches.
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.
Smith is looking to control Ired's arms but Ired gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Ired gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ired backwards.
Ired blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ired.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ired.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Ired lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ired has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ired.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Ired slips the punch.#CL2#
Ired rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ired is able to avoid easily.
Smith throws a jab when Ired was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Ret Ired's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith blocks a head kick by Ired.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Ired.
#CUT2#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Awut Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Ired throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ired has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ired blocking some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ired.
A right handed body shot lands from Ired.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ired 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!
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Ired tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ired blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Ired managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Ired lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a leg kick but Ired sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ired wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Ired throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Ired has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ired checks a leg kick.
Ired checks a leg kick.#T2#
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ired checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
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!
Ired is trying to break free.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Ired using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ret Ired seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is leaning against Ired and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ired blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ired digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ired has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Ired looking to stall.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ret Ired showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a combination. Ired tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ired is able to avoid easily.
Ired is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Ired throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick. #CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Ired on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ired scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ired.
Ired trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ired avoids it.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Ired.#T1#
Ired misses with a low kick.
As Ired backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Ired's legs.
Ired throws a counter combo.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Ired's leg but Ired calmly moves out of range.
Ired connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Ired slips under a jab.
Ired dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ired forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ired.
Ired lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a low kick but Ired moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ired pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Smith wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ired fails to land.
Ired has Smith pressed against the ropes.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Ired avoids the damage to the body.
Smith is looking to control Ired's arms but Ired gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Ired lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ired tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ired darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Ired with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ired with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Ired manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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 Awut Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RESISTANCE, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Ngo
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hunt avoids the body shot from Smith.
A head kick from Smith lands but Hunt takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
A head kick from Smith lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Smith looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Smith is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Smith moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hunt gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
#T2#
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the ropes.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Smith.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.#T1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Smith.
#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt moves out of range as Smith strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hunt is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt lands with a cross. #T1#
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Smith.
Hunt with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Mark Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RESISTANCE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
WKBC: Mom VS The Zealot 3
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Zinsou misses with a straight right.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a hook but Zinsou avoids it easily.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Zinsou's knee but Zinsou avoids it well.
Smith cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg.
Zinsou lands with a shot to the body.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Zinsou circles away.
Smith throws a low kick but Zinsou avoids it.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.#CL2#
Zinsou gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Zinsou thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
#T1#
Zinsou lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Zinsou checks the leg kick.
It looked like Zinsou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Awut Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Smith.
Zinsou moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Zinsou.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zinsou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith looks to clinch
and Zinsou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Zinsou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Zinsou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zinsou avoids it.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body.
Zinsou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body.
Smith keeps control of Zinsou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zinsou tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zinsou.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Zinsou throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zinsou tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Zinsou avoids the damage to the body.
Zinsou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Zinsou is out of range.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zinsou staying out of range there.
Smith works over Zinsou's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith is looking to slow Zinsou down with leg kicks.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zinsou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zinsou is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zinsou slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Zinsou.
Zinsou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Zinsou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Smith lands a head kick that bluckles Zinsou and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Smith no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice cross by Zinsou.
Zinsou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Zinsou swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Awut Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Zinsou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zinsou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Zinsou gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zinsou's head backwards.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards. #CUT2#
Yayi Zinsou's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a hook but Zinsou blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Zinsou tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zinsou.
Zinsou working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zinsou collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
WKBC: 4 Kings
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Tua staggers Smith with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smith looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Tua thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua connects with a body shot.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Tua counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Smith goes down! Tua rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Smith is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). David Tua!
David Tua is the new heavyweight champion!
David Tua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
WKBC: Tyson vs Smith
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Tyson with a nice cross.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyson with a body shot.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Smith misses.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Tyson 's knee.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith presses Tyson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson with a nice cross.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a push kick but Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith cracks the inside of Tyson's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Tyson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tyson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.#T1#
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a right hand.
Tyson letting Smith take a breather here.
Awut Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.#T2#
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith stalls.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyson.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Smith.
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!
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Awut Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith motions for Tyson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Tyson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T1#
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyson.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tyson. #T2#
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Smith.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Smith is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Smith moves away from the strike by Tyson.
Smith defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with a hook.
Smith slips under a jab from Tyson.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Tyson being controlled against the ropes.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Smith is pushing Tyson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Smith pushes Tyson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Smith just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Tyson.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tyson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith motions for Tyson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Tyson with an uppercut!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Smith.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
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!
Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyson misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Tyson tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Tyson tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Tyson slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
Awut Smith is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Awut Smith made sure he mentioned RESISTANCE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Lopez! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lopez to his feet! Lopez is in big trouble!#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Lopez clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Lopez jumps guard but Smith stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Lopez has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awut Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gosha Lopez.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith is stalling here.
#T1##TD2#
Lopez jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lopez looking to control.
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.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.#T3##SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez wants to control but Smith postures up.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopez is not content to let Smith control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Awut Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Lopez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position. #T2#
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lopez tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lopez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Lopez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Lopez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lopez is in Smith's guard.#ES#
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.#CL2#
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is pushing Lopez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Lopez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Smith won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Lopez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Lopez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Smith controls the position. #T3#
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lopez is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Awut Smith thanked RESISTANCE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Bell is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Bell has been cut.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bell looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith working Bell over with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bell's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Bell shrugs off.
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Bell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Smith lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Smith has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Bell.
Awut Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Bell takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith cracks Bell with a good jab.#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Bell crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Bell back to his feet!#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Smith sends Bell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Bell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a superb combination that knocks Bell out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Smith before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Awut Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Awut Smith waved his t-shirt featuring RESISTANCE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WVT3 Fidnhasieunch v Carsara
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith 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.
Jedrzejczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jan Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Jedrzejczyk's knee but Jedrzejczyk avoids it well.
Jedrzejczyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Jedrzejczyk backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jedrzejczyk staying out of range there.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Smith lands a big uppercut and Jedrzejczyk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jedrzejczyk looks OK. Smith waves Jedrzejczyk back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jedrzejczyk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Oh Jedrzejczyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab.
Jedrzejczyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Jedrzejczyk misses the jab.
Jedrzejczyk cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Jedrzejczyk staying out of range there.
Jedrzejczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Jedrzejczyk slips under a jab from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Jedrzejczyk ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Jedrzejczyk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.#T2#
Jedrzejczyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith slips a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Jedrzejczyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jedrzejczyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Jedrzejczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk does it's job there.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jedrzejczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedrzejczyk manages to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Jedrzejczyk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Jedrzejczyk throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws out a counter right but Jedrzejczyk avoids it with no problem.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Jedrzejczyk moves away and avoids it.
Jedrzejczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jedrzejczyk finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk swinging wildly here.
Jedrzejczyk throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Jedrzejczyk connects with the punch.
No joy there for Jedrzejczyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD2#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Jedrzejczyk crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Jedrzejczyk back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jedrzejczyk ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a body punch but Jedrzejczyk moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jedrzejczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Jedrzejczyk toppling to the canvas! Jedrzejczyk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!#CUT2#
Jan Jedrzejczyk's cut is getting worse.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Smith.
A leg kick checked by Jedrzejczyk.
Smith staying out of range there.
Jedrzejczyk throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith thuds a left hand into Jedrzejczyk's body.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Jedrzejczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith slips under a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Awut Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan Jedrzejczyk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jedrzejczyk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jedrzejczyk tries to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Awut Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jedrzejczyk loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.
Jedrzejczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jedrzejczyk moved out of range nicely.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jedrzejczyks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Smith drops Jedrzejczyk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jedrzejczyk looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Smith throws a jab when Jedrzejczyk was well out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jedrzejczyk slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Jedrzejczyk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Jedrzejczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jedrzejczyk tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith cracks the inside of Jedrzejczyk's front leg.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jedrzejczyk doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Smith sends Jedrzejczyk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Jedrzejczyk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jedrzejczyk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, RESISTANCE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Daniels clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#CUT#
It looks like Shawn Daniels has been cut.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Smith on the inside. #ROC#
Daniels is rocked!#KD#
Smith drops Daniels onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Daniels is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith coils back and throws a huge elbow that knocks Daniels senseless! Smith is going crazy celebrating with his corner! Hopefully Daniels is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Awut Smith!
Awut Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RESISTANCE, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Shawn Daniels stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans for your support! I love you all! You're my inspiration!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Silva blocks a jab.
Rodrigo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
As Silva looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
Awut Smith's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Silva throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Awut Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Silva tries to clinch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Silva tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike. #T3##SUB2#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Silva!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Silva 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:
EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nurudinov shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Nurudinov slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurudinov moves away.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Nurudinov was well out of range.
Nurudinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Smith misses the body punch #TD#
and Nurudinov counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Nurudinov throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurudinov's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
Nurudinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Nurudinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Nurudinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Nurudinov is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurudinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurudinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T2#
Good shot there by Smith.
Awut Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurudinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to chop away at Nurudinov's legs.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurudinov.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurudinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nurudinov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there #TD#
and Nurudinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Nurudinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Nurudinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Nurudinov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurudinov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
#CUT#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Nurudinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nurudinov cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
The cut above Awut Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An elbow from Nurudinov crashes against the mat.
Nurudinov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nurudinov working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurudinov.
Nurudinov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nurudinov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurudinov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Nurudinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurudinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#
Awut Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Awut Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diyorbek Nurudinov!
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Smith catches Talanoa right on the button with a cross.
Smith with a hook.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Talanoa scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Awut Smith has been cut.
Talanoa fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Talanoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Talanoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Talanoa.
Talanoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talanoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Talanoa shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Awut Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paea Talanoa.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talanoa.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Awut Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talanoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Talanoa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talanoa tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talanoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talanoa. That did some damage!
A big right from Smith misses.
Talanoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talanoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Talanoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith jabs at Talanoa's body.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Talanoa back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Talanoa.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Talanoa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talanoa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talanoa.
Talanoa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Talanoa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talanoa somewhat.
Talanoa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talanoa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Talanoa 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 scores with a hook.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talanoa.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Talanoa moved out of range.
Smith connects with the punch.#T3#
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talanoa misses with the combination.
Talanoa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talanoa somewhat.
Talanoa slips a jab from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Talanoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith tests Talanoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses the jab.
Talanoa feints the counter takedown.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And Talanoa tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Talanoa moves out of range easily.
Talanoa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Talanoa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talanoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talanoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Talanoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith clobbers Talanoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talanoa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awut Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Awut Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith cracks Talanoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Talanoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talanoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Talanoa staying out of range there.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talanoa.
Smith tests Talanoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Talanoa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Talanoa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Smith throws a head kick that Talanoa semi-blocks.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Talanoa off the cage and back into range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Talanoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Talanoa backpedaling.
Smith cracks Talanoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Talanoa pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
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!#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Talanoa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Talanoa with a nice head shot there.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talanoa wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the position.
Talanoa trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Talanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Talanoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Talanoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB2#
Talanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talanoa is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Talanoa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Talanoa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Talanoa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paea Talanoa!
A very excited looking Paea Talanoa 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.
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Event:
EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith defending well as Banes loads up on a big left hand.
Awut Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming.
Smith looks for the body kick but Banes saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
Banes jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Banes missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Banes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Banes tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Smith tenderised Banes's leg. Banes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Banes counters with a body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Banes moves out of range easily. #T1#
Banes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banes's head backwards.
Smith with a hook.
Banes is looking to land body kicks.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Banes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith drops Banes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Banes! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Awut Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Awut Smith thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ishimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Cormilos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormilos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Cormilos breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cormilos staying out of range there.
Cormilos thumps Ishimura with a low kick.
Cormilos throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimura feints a counter leg kick.
Cormilos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a poor cross that misses
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormilos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Cormilos.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Cormilos misses with an uppercut
and Ishimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Cormilos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
Ishimura lands a nice looking body shot.
Cormilos misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cormilos.
Cormilos ducks under a wild hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ishimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ishimura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cormilos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cormilos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ishimura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cormilos moves out of range of the body kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura blocks a head kick by Cormilos.
Cormilos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Cormilos has been cut.
Ishimura scores with the left hand. Cormilos knows he should have avoided that one.
Cormilos throws a body punch but Ishimura moves out of range. #T2#
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!
Cormilos ducks right into an uppercut from Ishimura.
Cormilos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cormilos thumps Ishimura with a low kick.
Cormilos drops his hands momentarily and Ishimura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ishimura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cormilos throws a leg kick
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormilos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cormilos misses with a leg kick
and Ishimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ishimura is looking to chop away at Cormilos's legs.
Cormilos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Cormilos misses with an uppercut. Ishimura saw that one coming.
Ishimura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cormilos with a body shot.
Cormilos sizes up Ishimura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cormilos, right into the meat.
Cormilos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cormilos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Ishimura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ishimura duly obliges.
Cormilos throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Cormilos moves out of range easily. #KD#
Cormilos lands a big head kick that sends Ishimura tumbling to the mat! Cormilos takes a step backwards and waves Ishimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Cormilos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Cormilos finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ishimura.
Ishimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishimura looks for the body kick but Cormilos saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a big shot that misses.
Ishimura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos scores with a body shot.
Cormilos thows a leg kick but Ishimura checks it
and Ishimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cormilos throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura throws out a counter right but Cormilos avoids it with no problem.
Ishimura avoids a kick to the body.
Ishimura throws a low kick but Cormilos avoids it.#T4#
Cormilos misses with a low kick.
Cormilos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ishimura manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ishimura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. Cormilos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cormilos throws the kick towards the body but Ishimura avoids it.
Cormilos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cormilos misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cormilos thinking.
Ishimura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cormilos throws a right hand that misses
and Ishimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishimura throws a low kick, looking for Cormilos's leg but Cormilos calmly moves out of range.
Cormilos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Cormilos is out of range.
A cross from Ishimura lands.
Cormilos misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormilos scores with a body shot.
Ishimura misses with a straight right.
Cormilos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormilos. Ishimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishimura throws a body punch but Cormilos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kosuke Ishimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cormilos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cormilos misses with a looping left.
Cormilos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormilos throws a head kick that Ishimura semi-blocks.
Cormilos scores with a hook to the body. Ishimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormilos throws a right and a left that Ishimura avoids nicely.
Ishimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishimura delivers a nice body kick.
Ishimura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cormilos looks to throw a body kick
and Ishimura counters with a good low kick that Cormilos was not able to check.
Cormilos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormilos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Cormilos.
Cormilos throws a hook but Ishimura blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cormilos.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cormilos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cormilos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Cormilos moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Ishimura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Cormilos blocks a jab.
Cormilos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishimura just manages to avoid it.
Cormilos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishimura on the side of the head.
Cormilos misses with a looping left.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Cormilos off balance momentarily.
Ishimura moves out of range as Cormilos strikes.
Cormilos throws out a loose jab but Ishimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormilos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Ishimura thows a body kick. Cormilos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cormilos moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Cormilos.
A good leg kick by Ishimura. #CL2#
Ishimura clinches up against the cage.
Ishimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormilos.
#BC#
Cormilos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishimura slips a jab from Cormilos.
Ishimura flicks out a counter leg kick but Cormilos steps away.
Ishimura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Cormilos.
A swing and a miss from Cormilos.
Ishimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cormilos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishimura checks it well.
Cormilos blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Cormilos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cormilos misses with a left hand
and Ishimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cormilos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormilos lands a slapping body shot.
Ishimura is breathing heavily.
Cormilos throws an off balance right hand
and Ishimura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ishimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cormilos.
Ishimura jabs Cormilos right on the nose. Cormilos blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormilos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ishimura moves away.
Ishimura tries to clinch up.
Ishimura slips a straight right by Cormilos.
Ishimura lands a body shot.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura lands a glancing blow to the side of Cormilos's head.
Ishimura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cormilos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Ishimura misses.
Ishimura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cormilos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cormilos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Cormilos moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Cormilos backing away here, and Ishimura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cormilos.
#KD#
Cormilos lands a big head kick that sends Ishimura tumbling to the mat! Cormilos takes a step backwards and waves Ishimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormilos misses with the combination.
Cormilos throws a leg kick but Ishimura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Cormilos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Cormilos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ishimura lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Cormilos misses its intended target.
Cormilos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ishimura scores with a sloppy right hand. Cormilos should have avoided that one.
Ishimura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cormilos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ishimura.
Cormilos misses with a hook
and Ishimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormilos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ishimura connects with a jab.
Cormilos slips under a jab from Ishimura.
Cormilos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ishimura moves out of range as Cormilos strikes.
Ishimura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cormilos blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormilos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ishimura scores with a jab.
Cormilos swings for the body but Ishimura moves out of range.
Cormilos slips a jab and a cross from Ishimura.
Cormilos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ishimura. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ishimura is looking to slow Cormilos down with leg kicks.
Cormilos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cormilos throws the left hand but Ishimura avoids the punch easily.
Cormilos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cormilos misses with a low kick.
Cormilos misses with a looping right.
Ishimura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick from Ishimura lands but Cormilos takes it in his stride. #T2#
Cormilos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura throws a head kick that Cormilos semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishimura tries to clinch but Cormilos is having none of it.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishimura gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Cormilos!
Ryan Cormilos very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cormilos is just out of range.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Cormilos closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormilos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormilos misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormilos.
Cormilos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormilos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormilos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormilos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Cormilos lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cormilos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cormilos.
Cormilos scores with a hook to the body.
Cormilos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cormilos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Cormilos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Cormilos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormilos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Cormilos.
A hook to the body from Cormilos.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormilos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cormilos is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt looks winded!
Cormilos is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormilos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Hunt's cut even more.
Cormilos lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cormilos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cormilos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cormilos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cormilos lands a body shot.
Cormilos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
A short right from Cormilos on the inside.
Cormilos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cormilos digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank. #T3#
Cormilos lands a nice uppercut.
Cormilos lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Cormilos.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Cormilos.
Cormilos pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cormilos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormilos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A short left from Cormilos.
Cormilos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cormilos lands a shot to the body.
Cormilos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cormilos. #T4#
Cormilos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
The cut above Mark Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cormilos scores with a hook to the body.
Cormilos cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Cormilos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cormilos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormilos lands a left hand.
Cormilos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Cormilos lands with a light punch inside. #KD#
Cormilos drops Hunt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hunt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormilos lands an uppercut.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Cormilos finish him?
Cormilos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hunt with a big uppercut! Hunt tries to clinch up but Cormilos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hunt to the mat! Hunt covers up and Cormilos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Cormilos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Cormilos made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cormilos. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Cormilos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cormilos lands with a light punch inside.
Cormilos scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Cormilos scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Cormilos lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Cormilos creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Adams out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cormilos!
Ryan Cormilos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 48: Hepple vs Human
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Talanoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cormilos scores with a hook to the body. Talanoa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Talanoa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Talanoa lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Talanoa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cormilos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Talanoa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cormilos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Talanoa lets go of the hold and Cormilos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paea Talanoa!
After winning the bout, Paea Talanoa 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:
KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cormilos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormilos throws a lazy uppercut
and Roscrow Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roscrow Jr shoots in but Cormilos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roscrow Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Roscrow Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Cormilos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cormilos wants to slow Roscrow Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Roscrow Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Roscrow Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roscrow Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cormilos finds it's way round the side to connect with Roscrow Jr 's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormilos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roscrow Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roscrow Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cormilos misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Roscrow Jr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roscrow Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Roscrow Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormilos circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormilos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cormilos is looking to slow Roscrow Jr down with leg kicks.
Ryan Cormilos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roscrow Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cormilos defends well and Roscrow Jr ends up having to push Cormilos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cormilos throws a body shot but no joy.
Roscrow Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cormilos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Perry Roscrow Jr has been cut.
Cormilos 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.
Cormilos lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD2#
Cormilos sends Roscrow Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cormilos is motioning to the referee to let Roscrow Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Cormilos tenderised Roscrow Jr 's leg. Roscrow Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roscrow Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormilos.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cormilos engages and cracks Roscrow Jr with a massive lead left hook - Roscrow Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cormilos is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cormilos!
Ryan Cormilos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Cormilos's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormilos defends it nicely.
King slips a straight right by Cormilos.
Cormilos stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan Cormilos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cormilos on his heels. He'll look to pass Cormilos's guard now, I'm sure.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cormilos is keeping the position for now.
Cormilos trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King preventing the sweep.
Cormilos seems keen to control King's posture.
King is in close to Cormilos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King throwing strikes from guard but Cormilos blocks nicely.
Cormilos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cormilos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cormilos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormilos lands with a shot to the body.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King looks winded!#T2#
King moves forwards but Cormilos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan Cormilos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cormilos tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cormilos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cormilos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cormilos jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cormilos darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! King's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Cormilos before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cormilos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Cormilos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SCXC 1
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Frost lands a jab to the head.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Cormilos is looking to clinch.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cormilos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cormilos clinches with his opponent.
#KD#
Cormilos drops Frost onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frost is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Iker Frost has been cut.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cormilos avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Cormilos misses with a punch to the body.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cormilos controls the action.
Cormilos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Cormilos has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Cormilos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormilos's elbow. #KD#
Cormilos drops Frost onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frost is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Cormilos creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Frost's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Frost drops to his knees and Cormilos pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Cormilos!
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