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Event:
GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bone throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Bone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr with a nice calf kick.
Bone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bone lands with a short shot to the head.
Bone slows down the pace here.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Smith Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bone struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
Smith Jr being controlled against the cage.
Smith Jr avoiding damage.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bone.
Bone swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Bone misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr digs a right hand underneath Bone's ribcage. Bone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Bone.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr works on Bone's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bone.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bone misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr lands an uppercut.
Bone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith Jr is keeping busy.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone controls his hands.
Smith Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bone is keeping busy.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bone avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bone is trying to stall.
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Bone can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Bone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Smith Jr is stalling here.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bone lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bone on the inside.
Bone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Bone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bone is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith Jr gets an underhook and turns Bone into the cage.
Bone has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone stalling the fight.
#BC#
Bone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.#CL2#
Smith Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Bone keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bone throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bone swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Bone takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Bone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bone misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, Bone throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
Bone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Bone.
Bone throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Bone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bone lands with a right hand.
Bone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bone misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Kay Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
Smith Jr 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.
Bone tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Bone down.
Bone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Bone misses
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Bone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith Jr.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Bone connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Bone.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr is struggling to control the position.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Bone.
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bone tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bone.
Bone working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries to work over Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Bone blocks it.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr digs a right hand into Bone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bone's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Bone.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone's elbow. #T4#
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Smith Jr.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone controls his hands.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bone controls the action.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bone controls his hands.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Smith Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bone counters with a nice body kick.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Bone misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to move into range but Bone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bone scoring well with a low kick there.
Bone scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kay Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone.
Bone works the jab nicely.
Bone misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Bone keeps it at a distance.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Bone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
Bone slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Bone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Bone throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Smith Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bone, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr works on Bone's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith Jr tries to work over Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Smith Jr digs a right hand into Bone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bone's gas tank.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Bone blocks it.
Bone prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smith Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith Jr.
Bone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Bone is rocked!
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bone misses with some punches.
Smith Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Bone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr pushes Bone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr lands a big right hand that drops Bone! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
Our winner, Corey Smith Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#951 Karim v Hiro
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Kodjia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith Jr misses the body punch
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Kodjia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kodjia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target. #CL2#
Smith Jr rushes Kodjia and presses him up against the cage.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodjia blocks an uppercut.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but Smith Jr blocks with his arms.
Kodjia blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodjia.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodjia's elbow.
Kodjia misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Smith Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kodjia tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kodjias head. #T1#
Smith Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Kodjia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kodjia obliges.
Smith Jr is working Kodjia over against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr pushes Kodjia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodjia controls his hands.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodjia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Kodjia throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodjia controls his hands.
Kodjia misses with some punches.
Smith Jr blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Kodjia.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with some punches.
Kodjia misses with a knee to the head.
Kodjia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kodjia.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Kodjia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodjia throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kodjia - that landed with a thud.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia with a knee to the head.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kodjia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kodjia gets through Smith Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kodjia works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Kodjia lands a body punch.
Kodjia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Kodjia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head.
Kodjia with a knee to the head.
Kodjia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Smith Jr is rocked!
Kodjia scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kodjia finish him?
Kodjia landing knees to the head.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kodjia lands a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia lands an elbow that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia lands a big right hand that drops Smith Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and Kodjia finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kodjia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franck Kodjia!
Post fight, Franck Kodjia stared into the camera and said 'Im a pitbull Kill or be killed'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
Grace takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Grace tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grace cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Grace.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grace!
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.
Smith Jr blocks the body kick.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Grace cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one. #KD#
Grace sends Smith Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grace is motioning to the referee to let Smith Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Grace drops Smith Jr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grace follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Lee Grace!
Earl Lee Grace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#945 Mario v Kebab
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Manowaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Manowaru misses.
Manowaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Manowaru avoids the punch easily.
Manowaru 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.
Smith Jr is looking to chop away at Manowaru's legs.
Manowaru flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith Jr steps away.#CL#
Smith Jr gets a clinch.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Smith Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr pushes Manowaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Manowaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manowaru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manowaru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manowaru takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Manowaru connects with an inside leg kick.
Manowaru takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manowaru under the eye.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Manowaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Manowaru counters with a body kick that stops Smith Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Manowaru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manowaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manowaru is able to avoid easily.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
#T2#
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manowaru scores with a punch to the head.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Manowaru.
Manowaru cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr 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 Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manowaru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manowaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manowaru.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Manowaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith Jr takes a step back to recover.
Smith Jr blocks a head kick by Manowaru.
A head kick by Manowaru misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good low kick that Manowaru was not able to check.
Smith Jr tries to move into range but Manowaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Manowaru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manowaru looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Manowaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Smith Jr.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manowaru manages to avoid it.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Manowaru. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Smith Jr lands a big uppercut and Manowaru crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manowaru looks OK. Smith Jr waves Manowaru back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Smith Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Smith Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Manowaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Manowaru is having none of it.
Manowaru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith Jr blocks it well.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
And Manowaru responds with a good body kick, but Smith Jr manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manowaru motions for Smith Jr to come forward. Manowaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Manowaru avoided it.
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Manowaru throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Manowaru with a series of wild strikes but Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manowaru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith Jr with a body shot.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manowaru tries to score with a low kick but Smith Jr moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manowaru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manowaru's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Manowaru moves out of range.
Manowaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a series of strikes. Manowaru will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice cross by Manowaru.
Manowaru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Manowaru throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it. #T3#
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manowaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manowaru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range and Manowaru settles back down.
Manowaru throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manowaru throws a head kick that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manowaru.#T4#
Smith Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manowaru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manowaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manowaru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manowaru misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Manowaru. Beautiful body shot.
Manowaru lands a head kick!
Manowaru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiro Manowaru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manowaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Manowaru saw that one coming.
Manowaru looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Manowaru was just out of range.
Manowaru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Manowaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Manowaru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith Jr is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Manowaru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manowaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Manowaru.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manowaru throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Manowaru is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru lunges at Smith Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith Jr's hand.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick lands for Manowaru.
A big right from Manowaru misses. #T2#
Manowaru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Manowaru avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Manowaru is having none of it.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Manowaru's shoulder, as Manowaru tries to avoid the shot.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru misses with a body shot.
Manowaru takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Manowaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru throws a body kick that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Manowaru takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Manowaru connects with a jab.
Manowaru connects with a single shot there.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with an outside leg kick.
Manowaru lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manowaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manowaru throws a chopping leg kick but Smith Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manowaru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Manowaru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manowaru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manowaru thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Manowaru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manowaru.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manowaru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
After winning the bout, Hiro Manowaru 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:
GAMMA#943 Huwan v Aurelius
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Smith Jr throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right. #T3#
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Jnr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith Jr looks winded!
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.#T4#
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Smith Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw a body kick
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Smith Jr moved away.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
MacArthur Jnr is looking to chop away at Smith Jr's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by MacArthur Jnr.#CL2#
Smith Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Jnr fails to land.
MacArthur Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Smith Jr.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr. #T2#
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacArthur Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacArthur Jnr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
You can see that Smith Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr looks to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacArthur Jnr catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends MacArthur Jnr tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves MacArthur Jnr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut is getting worse.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.#KD#
MacArthur Jnr lands a big uppercut and Smith Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith Jr looks OK. MacArthur Jnr waves Smith Jr back to his feet!#ROC#Smith Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smith Jr out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
A less than humble Robert MacArthur Jnr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#938 Yago v Leonardo
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Clark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Clark takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Smith Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.#CL2#
Smith Jr darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Clark blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
A short uppercut from Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow. #T2#
Smith Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr stalling in the clinch but Clark improves position.
Smith Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Clark gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Smith Jr blocks with his arms.
Clark misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Smith Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Clark gets through Smith Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Smith Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Clark.
Smith Jr has Clark pressed against the cage.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
#BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Clark avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr cracks Clark with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Clark throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Clark connects with a jab.
Smith Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clark.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Clark looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Clark misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Clark tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Clark steps away.
Clark swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clark blocks it well.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Clark.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick.
Clark misses the body punch
and Smith Jr counters with a good low kick that Clark was not able to check.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith Jr as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Clark swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
#T4#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Smith Jr drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith Jr is looking for the KO!
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark blocks a jab.
Smith Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at Clark's knee but Clark avoids it well.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Clark has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Joe Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back even better!!!! '. |
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Event:
GAMMA#936 Spratt v Legba
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses.
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kodjia! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
After winning the bout, Corey Smith Jr 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:
GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Escorre misses the target.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Escorre.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Escorre should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
#T1#
Escorre throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Escorre tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Escorre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudio Escorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escorre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Escorre jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
Escorre staying out of range there.#CL2#
Escorre closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escorre.
Escorre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escorre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith Jr or not.
Escorre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease.
Escorre misses with a hook.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#T4#
Escorre throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Escorre blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Escorre'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#
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escorre.
Escorre tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escorre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Escorre out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Smith Jr is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible.
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Event:
GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Nascimento misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr digs a good body shot into Nascimento's ribs.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith Jr is wise to it.
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr blocks a leg kick.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Nascimento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith Jr with a body shot.
Nascimento throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Smith Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nascimento.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a front kick.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Nascimento counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Nascimento misses.
Nascimento 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 Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nascimento 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.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Nascimento on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Nascimento listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr is looking to wear down Nascimento with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Smith Jr rushes Nascimento and presses him up against the cage.
Smith Jr cracks Nascimento with a nice body shot.#T4#
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nascimento throws a leg kick
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Smith Jr gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
A short right from Smith Jr.
Nascimento works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Nascimento.
Nascimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nascimento lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith Jr or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Nascimento ducks down to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Nascimento lands a right hook to the body.
Corey Smith Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Nascimento lands a slapping body shot.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
Nascimento doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Smith Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.#T1#
Nascimento swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Nascimento ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Nascimento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nascimento scrambles back to his feet.
Nascimento checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith Jr takes a step back to recover.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Nascimento ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Nascimento.
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!
Nascimento throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr wants to clinch but Nascimento slips to the side
and Nascimento counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Nascimento throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Nascimento wants to slow Smith Jr down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Nascimento counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Nascimento counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Nascimento staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Nascimento lands the left hand.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Nascimento scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Nascimento counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nascimento lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento connects with a nice looking jab.
Nascimento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith Jr looks to clinch
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nascimento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nascimento lands a jab.
A big right from Nascimento misses.
As Nascimento backs away, Smith Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and Nascimento counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nascimento momentarily.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Smith Jr rushes Nascimento and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith Jr can't break the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nascimento tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nascimento lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Nascimento blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Nascimento tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
#T2##BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Nascimento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Nascimento feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Nascimento ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nascimento cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nascimento swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith Jr.#T4#
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nascimento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Nascimento makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nascimento lands with a nice body punch.
Nascimento connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Nascimento comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nascimento has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#927 Khan v Kodjia
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Enchărya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Enchărya walks into a stiff left hand from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya with the inside leg kick.
Enchărya has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Enchărya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enchărya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchărya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Enchărya lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enchărya.
Enchărya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Enchărya.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Enchărya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Enchărya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enchărya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enchărya.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Enchărya throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Enchărya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchărya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Enchărya lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enchărya finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Enchărya swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Enchărya thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enchărya counters with an outside leg kick.
Enchărya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Enchărya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchărya throws out the jab. #CL2#
Smith Jr has closed the distance and engaged Enchărya in a clinch.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Enchărya has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Enchărya misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Nice body punch from Enchărya - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchărya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchărya scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Enchărya works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Enchărya controlling the action here for a moment.
Enchărya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enchărya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Enchărya lands a body shot. #BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Enchărya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enchărya looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enchărya misses with a few strikes there.
Smith Jr scores with a nice strike.
Damagon Enchărya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchărya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Enchărya is looking to counter punch.
Enchărya lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enchărya throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem.
Enchărya misses with a straight left.
Enchărya misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Enchărya throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchărya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya dominated that round.
That's time! Enchărya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Enchărya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick
and Enchărya counters with a nice uppercut.
Enchărya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enchărya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Enchărya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Enchărya scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Enchărya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr defending well as Enchărya loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Smith Jr blocks the low kick.
Enchărya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Enchărya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchărya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enchărya's head backwards.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
Enchărya throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Enchărya.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Enchărya misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Enchărya scores with a jab.
Enchărya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enchărya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Enchărya connects with a jab.
Enchărya tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Enchărya misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Enchărya throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Enchărya.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enchărya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enchărya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchărya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Enchărya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Enchărya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Enchărya scores with a body shot.
Enchărya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Enchărya lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Enchărya 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.
Enchărya cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Enchărya.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Enchărya swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enchărya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enchărya feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damagon Enchărya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crunch! Enchărya slams his shin into Smith Jr's torso.
Enchărya lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enchărya throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Enchărya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enchărya.
Enchărya lands a jab to the nose.
Enchărya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Enchărya.#T1#
Enchărya swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Enchărya.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith Jr digs a good hook to Enchărya's body.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enchărya throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Enchărya.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Enchărya ducks down to avoid it.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damagon Enchărya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enchărya scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Enchărya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Enchărya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enchărya cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Enchărya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Smith Jr.
Enchărya scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Enchărya avoids it easily.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Enchărya.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchărya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enchărya finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Enchărya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enchărya thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Enchărya, as that shot connected.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Enchărya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Enchărya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Enchărya checks a leg kick.
Enchărya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enchărya throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Enchărya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enchărya 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchărya!
A victorious Damagon Enchărya 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:
GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.
McGuire lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr 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 Jr slips under a jab.
McGuire backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr is looking for the big counter here.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by McGuire. #T1#
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Smith Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Smith Jr digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
McGuire cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.#T3#
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a left and a right that send McGuire crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire throws a low kick but Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire wants to slow Smith Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire scores with a push kick.#T4#
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire keeps Smith Jr at a distance using the push kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGuire swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Smith Jr improves position. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
McGuire throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Smith Jr.#T2#
McGuire works over Smith Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Smith Jr.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Smith Jr. #CUT2#Jeez, Mike McGuire's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Smith Jr tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Smith Jr tries to tie him up.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
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 Jr throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Smith Jr presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Smith Jr throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Smith Jr moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
A cross from Smith Jr lands.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Smith Jr's knee but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD2#
Smith Jr drops McGuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuire looks back up at him and smiles so Smith Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
Falcone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcone scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcone has time to react.#T1#
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone cracks Smith Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.#CL2#
Smith Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone lands a body punch.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Falcone won't allow it.
Falcone presses Smith Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Falcone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Falcone. #BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Falcone connects with a looping right hand.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Falcone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith Jr! Falcone lets Smith Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Smith Jr is rocked!#T4#
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 Jr tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcone counters with a big left hand that crumples Smith Jr! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
A victorious Anthony Falcone 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:
GAMMA#919 Damagon v Lohmus
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
MacArthur Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr works Smith Jr's body with a nice hook.
Smith Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacArthur Jnr.#CUT2#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Smith Jr throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacArthur Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but MacArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacArthur Jnr.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr clinches up against the cage.
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!
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow. #T1#
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Jnr pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith Jr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body punch.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr.
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 Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Jnr.
#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Jnr keeps him there for the moment.
Smith Jr throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
As MacArthur Jnr backs off Smith Jr throws a huge counter combo but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it all.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Smith Jr
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
MacArthur Jnr gets a clinch. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur Jnr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for MacArthur Jnr to work.
A short uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smith Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick that sends Smith Jr stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice calf kick.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
#T1#
MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.
Smith Jr moves to clinch but MacArthur Jnr breaks away
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smith Jr! He's just covering up as MacArthur Jnr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King lunges at Smith Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith Jr's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
King misses the jab.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Smith Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith Jr.
Nice uppercut there from King.#T1#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King lands a head shot.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
King slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
King throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith Jr on the side of the head.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
King misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr lands with a left to the head. #T2#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Smith Jr is working King over against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King blocking some punches.
King misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from King.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #T3#
Smith Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith Jr or not.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Smith Jr is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
King looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith Jr lands a jab to King's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
Smith Jr lunges in with a left hook that violently twists King head around and knocks him out cold! Smith Jr hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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.
Harley King spoke after the fight, saying 'F this old and slow i need some TRT'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Smith Jr is stalling here.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolleke walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.#T1##CL#
Bolleke clinches up with Smith Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Smith Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Smith Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.#T2#
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith Jr - that will leave a mark!
Bolleke staying out of range there.#CL2#
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Smith Jr cracks Bolleke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smith Jr forces Bolleke back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.#T2#
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Smith Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolleke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith Jr is trying to improve his position.
Smith Jr regains half guard.
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Smith Jr's hands, connecting with Smith Jr's forehead.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith Jr defending well though.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith Jr. That one must have hurt.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Bolleke tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Bolleke cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I've got Smith Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr wants to clinch
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 Jr misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Smith Jr misses. #T1#
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Defoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Defoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Defoe is trying to break free.#T3#
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe is trying to break free.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Defoe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr. #BC2#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Defoe is having none of it.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Defoe saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Smith Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Defoe with a series of wild strikes but Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Defoe throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A big left from Defoe misses. #T1#
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith Jr shrugs it off.
Defoe throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Defoe avoids nicely. #T3#
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Smith Jr.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
#T4#
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith Jr motions for Defoe to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Defoe has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Smith Jr.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Defoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Defoe.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Smith Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Defoe's head back.
#T3#
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Defoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr pushes Defoe away with a front kick.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Defoe moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Defoe throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Defoe swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Defoe walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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:
GAMMA#905 Lohmus v Defoe
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Dobbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Dobbins lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Dobbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Smith Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dobbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Dobbins staying out of range there.
Dobbins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobbins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbins throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dobbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Dobbins checks it
enabling Dobbins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobbins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Dobbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dobbins cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dobbins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr scores with a hook.
Dobbins takes one to the side of the head.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
Dobbins throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith Jr as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dobbins.#T2#
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Dobbins's head.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobbins lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobbins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobbins throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Dobbins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Dobbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Dobbins is looking to counter punch.
Dobbins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dobbins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dobbins throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobbins misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
It looked like Dobbins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Dobbins.
Smith Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
A slow jab from Dobbins misses its intended target.
Smith Jr connects with the punch.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Dobbins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbins lands a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dobbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr. #T4#
That kick from Smith Jr tenderised Dobbins's leg. Dobbins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dobbins slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Dobbins throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Smith Jr moves into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to work over Dobbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Dobbins blocks it.
#BC2#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobbins circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbins misses the shot to the body.
Dobbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Dobbins down.
Smith Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dobbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dobbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Dobbins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobbins.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Dobbins's body.
Dobbins throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr jabs Dobbins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr cracks Dobbins with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Dobbins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
#T1#
Dobbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobbins.
Dobbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Dobbins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dobbins throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Dobbins backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Dobbins misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Dobbins is wise to it.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dobbins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dobbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbins.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dobbins pushes him off.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobbins scores with a three punch combo!
Dobbins misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dobbins missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Smith Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Dobbins has been cut.
Dobbins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Dobbins misses with a straight right.
Dobbins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Dobbins.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Dobbins should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Dobbins's body. Dobbins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr digs a good hook to Dobbins's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Dobbins misses. #CL2#
Smith Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbins controls his hands.
#T4#
Dobbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Smith Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobbins.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to work over Dobbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobbins throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbins's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dobbins scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dobbins avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Dobbins tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Dobbins back against the cage.
Dobbins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobbins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobbins's elbow.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Dobbins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Dobbins misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dobbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Dobbins's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dobbins. Those never looked like landing.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Dobbins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dobbins.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Dobbins throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dobbins misses.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Dobbins blocks a jab.
Dobbins throws a series of punches but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Dobbins misses. #T1#
Dobbins lands with a cross.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Dobbins moves out of range.
Dobbins looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dobbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dobbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dobbins jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Dobbins's front leg but catches the back leg as Dobbins tries to avoid it.
Dobbins swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dobbins.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonathan Dobbins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.
Dobbins misses with a jab to the body
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dobbins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobbins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dobbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Dobbins throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr punishes Dobbins's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Dobbins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dobbins avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Dobbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobbins throws out the jab. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dobbins swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith Jr.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dobbins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dobbins misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobbins throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dobbins is just out of range.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dobbins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dobbins.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dobbins moves away and avoids it.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fighters circling - Dobbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Dobbins.
Dobbins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Dobbins.
Dobbins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dobbins.
Dobbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Dobbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dobbins misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Dobbins off balance momentarily.
Dobbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith Jr 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#901 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
King takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
King stuns Smith Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Smith Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! King throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Smith Jr is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harley King!
Harley King looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I always do'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Jospin misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin 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.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Jospin coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Jospin.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jospin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Smith Jr looks for the body kick but Jospin saw that one coming.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Jospin lands but Smith Jr takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jospin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
Jospin throws out a powerful jab.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Jospin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jospin scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Jospin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Jospin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Smith Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jospin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jospin blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jospin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jospin scores with a push kick.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jospin is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Smith Jr.
A left and a right from Jospin both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Smith Jr lands a head kick!
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Jospin catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Jospin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jospin scores with a spinning back kick!
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Jospin misses with a low kick.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jospin. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jospin! But no joy.
Jospin throws a body kick that misses.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Jospin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.#T1#
Jospin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jospin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Jospin.
Smith Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jospin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jospin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin dips to his left and cracks Smith Jr with an uppercut!
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jospin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jospin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Jospin misses with a looping right.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Jospin.
Jab, jab by Jospin - just one landing.
Smith Jr checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jospin's hands.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jospin off the cage and back into range.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Jospin throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jospin throws a counter combo.
Jospin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Jospin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jospin misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Jospin.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Jospin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jospin.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Jospin's body. Jospin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr lands a head kick. Jospin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
Jospin blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jospin as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Jospin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr tries to move into range but Jospin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr 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.
#CUT#That has opened up Henri Jospin's cut even more.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jospin moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jospin swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jospin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jospin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Jospin tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jospin connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jospin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jospin can pounce on him.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jospin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jospin.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jospin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jospin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jospin with a nice cross.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.#T1#
Jospin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr catches Jospin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Jospin's head but Jospin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#The cut above Henri Jospin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Smith Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Jospin blocks it.
Smith Jr checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Jospin misses.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
A shot to the liver by Smith Jr. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a right hand that Jospin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jospin also avoids with ease.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jospin pushes Smith Jr away with a front kick.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
Jospin looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Smith Jr.
Jospin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Jospin connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
It seemed like Jospin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jospin blocks a jab.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Jospin had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
#T4#
Jospin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Jospin moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith Jr rushes Jospin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#Henri Jospin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Jospin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith Jr 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
After winning the bout, Corey Smith Jr 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:
GAMMA#892 Horse v Kodjia
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Good work by Turillo as he checks the leg kick.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Turillo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith Jr. That one must have hurt.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turillo.
Turillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Turillo stuns Smith Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turillo blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Turillo.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Turillo checks the leg kick.
Turillo misses the jab.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Turillo slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turillo's hands.#CUT#It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Turillo avoids the punch easily.
Turillo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turillo tries to land a front kick but Smith Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Turillo misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Smith Jr blocks the low kick.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Turillo misses with the body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Turillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Turillo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Turillo.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turillo scores with a head kick.
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 Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr with a nice calf kick.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Turillo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
Turillo staying out of range there.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Turillo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Turillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Turillo.
Turillo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Turillo lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith Jr defending well as Turillo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turillo connects with a jab.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Turillo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Turillo thows a body kick. Smith Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo connects with a looping right hand.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Turillo's midsection.
Smith Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Turillo's shoulder, as Turillo tries to avoid the shot.
Turillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Turillo connects with a looping right hand.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Turillo.
Turillo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr tries to clinch
and Turillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Turillo counters with a body kick.
Smith Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turillo misses with a few strikes there.
Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Turillo throws a front kick that sends Smith Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr tries to work over Turillo's front leg with a kick but Turillo checks it.
Turillo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Turillo misses with a body shot
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Turillo.
Turillo feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Turillo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Song Turillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turillo scores with a kick to the body.
Turillo throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turillo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr lands a front kick.#T4#
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Turillo.
Turillo thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Turillo slips a jab from Smith Jr.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target. #CL#
Smith Jr clinches with his opponent.
Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
#BC2#
Turillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Turillo with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turillo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turillo.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Turillo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Turillo throws a front kick that sends Smith Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turillo throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Turillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Turillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turillo scores with a leg kick.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turillo throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Turillo moves out of range.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turillo.
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo scores with a kick to the body.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick.
Smith Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#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!
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo with a nice calf kick.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses its target.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but Turillo is having none of it.
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turillo.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Turillo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Turillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turillo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Turillo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Turillo moves out of range.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turillo throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith Jr with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Turillo misses.
Smith Jr throws a wild body kick that Turillo sees coming a mile off.
Turillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Turillo saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Turillo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Turillo catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turillo with a nice cross.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Turillo blocks it.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
During a confident post fight interview, Song Turillo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr slips a straight right by King.
King misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into King's body.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from King.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
King misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting King counter with a right hand. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King moves away from the strike by Smith Jr. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr throws a hook but King blocks it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
King takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
King lands a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.#T4#
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
King is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by King.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Smith Jr tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a left to the body. #T2#
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well. #CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. #T3#
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
King avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith Jr blocks a head kick by King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
King checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Donk. Smith Jr catches King right on the button with a cross.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
A head kick by Smith Jr misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting King counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Good exchange - Smith Jr coming out on top.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by King.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr with a nice calf kick.#T2#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
King blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
King scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
King lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a series of strikes. Smith Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Harley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with a body punch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from King.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King prevents Smith Jr from breaking the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A victorious Corey Smith Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Harley King had this to say: '
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Event:
GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Zexi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Zexi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi lands with a shot to the body.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smith Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zexi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
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 Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zexi had a free shot at his head there.
Zexi swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi scores with a nice right hand.
Zexi misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.#T3#
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr lands the left hand.
Zexi throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
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!
Zexi dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Zexi. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Zexi moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Dai Zexi's cut even more.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zexi misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zexi tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Smith Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zexi jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Zexi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zexi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses the jab.
Zexi cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Zexi scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Zexi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the head.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zexi.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr clobbers Zexi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
It appears Smith Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice shot lands for Smith Jr.#KD#
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zexi sprawling to the canvas! Zexi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?!
A jab from Zexi misses.
And Smith Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr cracks Zexi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Zexi's shoulder, as Zexi tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Zexi.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.#T1#
Zexi is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is looking to chop away at Zexi's legs.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zexi wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.#T2#
Zexi clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Zexi moves into the clinch.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zexi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zexi takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Zexi there.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Zexi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Smith Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Zexi as he connects with a hook.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zexi throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Zexi moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zexi - just one landing.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but Zexi avoids it well.
Zexi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Zexi.
Well Zexi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dai Zexi!
An out of breath Dai Zexi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith Jr is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith Jr checks it well.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire. #T1#
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
McGuire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGuire. Smith Jr shrugs it off though.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
#T3#
A low kick from McGuire misses #CL2#
and Smith Jr counters by clinching up.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a right hand. #BC2#
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
McGuire swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
McGuire wants to clinch but Smith Jr slips to the side
and Smith Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr walks into a left hand.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
A head kick by Smith Jr misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr with a nice calf kick.#T2#
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Smith Jr takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith Jr blocks the leg kick.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith Jr just manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a push kick but Smith Jr slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Smith Jr moved away.#T4#
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.#CL#
Smith Jr gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Smith Jr's head back.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
McGuire connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Smith Jr walks into a left hand. #T1#
McGuire blocks a leg kick.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
McGuire avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Smith Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves away
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Smith Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
Smith Jr swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith Jr takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Smith Jr.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
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 Mike McGuire.
Well McGuire 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turillo doesn't seem phased though.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Turillo slams his shin into Smith Jr's torso.#CL#
Turillo rushes Smith Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Turillo working aggressively here.
A short left from Smith Jr. #CUT2#It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turillo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Turillo - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Turillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A head kick by Turillo misses
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Turillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith Jr works Turillo's body with a nice hook.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Smith Jr.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turillo slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Turillo connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo moves in looking to clinch but Smith Jr pushes him off.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Turillo with a jab.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Turillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A combination from Turillo does no damage.
Smith Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith Jr with a hook.#CUT2#Song Turillo's cut is getting worse.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.
Turillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Turillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turillo lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Turillo misses with an uppercut.
Turillo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Turillo.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Turillo tries to land a body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo lands with a nice body kick.
Turillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Smith Jr moved away.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Turillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Turillo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
And Turillo counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith Jr blocks it.
Turillo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Turillo moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Turillo throws a front kick that sends Smith Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Turillo throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo pushes Smith Jr away with a front kick.#CL#
Turillo has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Turillo cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
That's time! Turillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turillo misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turillo misses with an uppercut.
Turillo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo lands a body shot.
Turillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Turillo moved out of range nicely.
Turillo throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turillo scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo lands a head shot.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turillo throws a lazy body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
Turillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
Crunch! Turillo slams his shin into Smith Jr's torso.
Turillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.#T2#
Turillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Nice body punch from Turillo.
Turillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Turillo finds it's target.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turillo cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?#T3#
Smith Jr throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Turillo looks to land a combination. Smith Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Turillo.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Smith Jr's leg. Smith Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith Jr. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Turillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Smith Jr cracks Turillo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr jabs Turillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turillo misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turillo.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Turillo takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Turillo throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Turillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turillo.
Turillo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Turillo gets a clinch.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
#BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Turillo avoids it easily.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Turillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turillo swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Song Turillo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Turillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Song Turillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Turillo lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Turillo as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Turillo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Turillo misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Turillo avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Turillo's head back.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Song Turillo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Turillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Turillo delivers a nice body kick.
Turillo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith Jr's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Turillo moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Turillo down.
Turillo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turillo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turillo.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Smith Jr slips a jab from Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Turillo forces Smith Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Turillo's head.
Turillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song Turillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Turillo tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr misses with the head strike.
Song Turillo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turillo.
Turillo blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turillo has him pressed against the cage.
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turillo 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
An out of breath Song Turillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#867 Hiro v Grabber
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Krampus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Krampus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krampus tries to advance to mount but Smith Jr denies him.
Smith Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Krampus wants to control but Smith Jr is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is trying to buck Krampus off.
Smith Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Krampus keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Krampus lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Krampus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Krampus swings around for an armbar but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krampus's guard.
Krampus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krampus is proving hard to escape from.
Smith Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Krampus.
Smith Jr 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. #T2##SU#
Smith Jr stands up from Krampus's guard - Smith Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krampus misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krampus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Krampus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith Jr is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Krampus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krampus tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus works the jab nicely.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krampus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Krampus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Krampus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krampus throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krampus.
Krampus takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith Jr connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Krampus had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Krampus misses
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Krampus shoots in but Smith Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Krampus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krampus drops his hands momentarily and Smith Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krampus sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krampus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Krampus moved away.
Krampus wants to counter the offense by Smith Jr and move into the clinch position.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krampus checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Krampus's head back.
Smith Jr lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Krampus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CUT#That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krampus.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Krampus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krampus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith Jr back to the cage. Krampus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Krampus lunges at Smith Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith Jr's hand.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith Jr as he avoids it easily.
Smith Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krampus dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Krampus's head and hops out.
Krampus blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr thumps Krampus with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1##TD2#
Krampus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Krampus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krampus is controlling him.
Smith Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Smith Jr wants to stand and escape but Krampus is having none of it.
Smith Jr keeping full guard, as Krampus tries to pass.
Krampus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Krampus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dexter Krampus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith Jr wants to stand up but Krampus is controlling him.
Krampus stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Krampus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krampus lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Krampus lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Krampus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Krampus lands.
Krampus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range and Krampus settles back down.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Krampus was well out of range.
Krampus wants to counter with a clinch but Smith Jr pushes him away.
Smith Jr 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.
Krampus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Krampus.
Krampus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4##TD2#
Krampus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith Jr wants to stand and escape but Krampus is having none of it.
Krampus is in close to Smith Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Krampus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krampus, into his guard. #REVR#
Krampus is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
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 Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krampus's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krampus.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krampus.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Krampus misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Krampus moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krampus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krampus misses with a takedown attempt - Smith Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Krampus.
Krampus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Krampus shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Krampus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Krampus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krampus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Krampus wants to sweep here but Smith Jr controlling him for the moment.
Krampus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Smith Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krampus, up you get!
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krampus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krampus moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krampus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krampus dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Krampus.
Krampus connects with a body shot.#T3#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krampus.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith Jr misses the target.
Krampus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krampus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krampus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krampus throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Krampus manages to avoid it.
Jab by Smith Jr.#CUT#The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krampus shoots in but Smith Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krampus takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Krampus misses.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krampus ducks right into an uppercut from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Krampus throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Krampus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr cracks Krampus with a good jab.
Krampus connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Krampus misses.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.#CUT#Dexter Krampus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Krampus lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Krampus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith Jr 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#854 Turillo v Dinu
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Of Hand looks for the body kick but Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Of Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Of Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Hand.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Of Hand. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends Of Hand tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves Of Hand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sleight Of Hand has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Sleight Of Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr avoids the head kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand backing away here, and Smith Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Of Hand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Of Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Of Hand steps away.#T1#
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Of Hand lands with a nice body kick.
Of Hand misses with a looping left.
Of Hand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Of Hand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Of Hand lands a head kick. Smith Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Of Hand feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Hand.
Smith Jr 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.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Of Hand counters with a left and a right that stings Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice kick to the body.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Of Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Of Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Hand throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Of Hand rather than just go for the knockout.
Good shot there by Of Hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Hand. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Hand.
Of Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Hand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand misses the jab.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Of Hand with a body shot.
A left lands for Of Hand.
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Hand throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Of Hand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Of Hand steps away.
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Of Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.#T4#
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!
Of Hand connects with a crisp jab.
Of Hand throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Of Hand.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
Of Hand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Of Hand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Of Hand strikes.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Of Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand connects with a leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sleight Of Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sleight Of Hand's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Of Hand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a nice strike.
Of Hand wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Of Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith Jr. That did some damage!
Of Hand throws a nice head kick!
Of Hand lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Of Hand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Hand connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that Of Hand semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range. #T1#
Of Hand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of Hand throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Of Hand.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Hand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Hand defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Of Hand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Hand connects with a nice looking jab.
Of Hand throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Hand.
Of Hand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Of Hand throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Smith Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Of Hand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Of Hand to the canvas! Smith Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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:
GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Nig.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nig jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig scores with a hook.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Smith Jr throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig lands a head shot.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Nig.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Nig avoids them all with ease.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig misses with a hook.
Smith Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Nig misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Nig tenderised Smith Jr's leg. Smith Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Nig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nig digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Nig.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig motions for Smith Jr to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith Jr's head backwards.#T4#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
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 Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
#KD2#
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nig sprawling to the canvas! Nig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?!
#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig drops his hands momentarily. Smith Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nig staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nig doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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:
GAMMA#843 Horse v Kodjia
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Cole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Smith Jr has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cole stops Smith Jr from standing up.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith Jr looking to control.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith Jr looking to control.
Smith Jr trying to strike off his back.
Cole stands up over Smith Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole 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.
Smith Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole stops Smith Jr from standing up.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cole distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith Jr there!
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole with shots to the head and body - Smith Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Cole throws a low kick but Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith Jr's guard.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Smith Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.#KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole goes for a double leg but Smith Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith Jr continues to drive forward.
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!
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #T2##KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Cole's defenses. #KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!
Cole fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smith Jr takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Cole slips a jab from Smith Jr.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.#T4#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
Smith Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cole blocks it well.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves away
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Smith Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Cole checks it #CL#
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a right hand. #T1##BC2#
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Cole lands a body shot.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Cole.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole stops Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Cole winds up and cracks Smith Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith Jr taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard. #T3#
Smith Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Cole advancing to mount.
Smith Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Smith Jr managing to control the position.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole won't allow Smith Jr to sweep him here.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole cracks Smith Jr with a solid left hand.
Cole is working Smith Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith Jr is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
Cole wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Smith Jr motions for Frame to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr cracks Frame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Frame connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
#T1#
Frame moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Frame catches Smith Jr right on the button with a cross.
Frame waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Frame misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frame throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frame throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frame throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Frame takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frame jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Frame does it's job there.
Frame slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frame.
Frame misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frame swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Frame jabs at Smith Jr's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frame. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Frame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Frame connects with a jab.
Frame lands a jab.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Frame avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
Frame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frame.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Smith Jr moves out of range as Frame strikes.
Frame swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frame.
Frame scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Frame moves out of range.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frame throws out the jab.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frame to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Frame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Frame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Frame.
Frame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Frame steps away.
Frame scores with a leg kick.
Frame swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Frame finds it's way through Smith Jr's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frame lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Frame misses with a few strikes there.
Frame loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Frame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frame blocks a low kick nicely.
Frame jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andrew Frame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Frame.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Frame slips the punch.
Frame was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Smith Jr lands with a cross.
Frame throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Frame.
Frame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frame misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frame thinking.
A lazy body kick from Frame
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frame doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Frame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frame misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frame lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big uppercut and Frame crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frame looks OK. Smith Jr waves Frame back to his feet!#ROC2#Frame is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frame has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith Jr.
Oh Frame is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
BAM! Smith Jr delivers a spinning backfist that drops Frame like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#835 Kodja v Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Badr Al Din seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Al Din moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Al Din.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Al Din turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
Al Din throws a series of strikes that have Smith Jr backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din scores with a leg kick.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Al Din jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din walks into a jab.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Smith Jr 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 slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Al Din connects with the punch.
It looks like Al Din has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Al Din dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.
Al Din throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Badr Al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Al Din lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jr will feel that in the morning.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Al Din avoids nicely.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Din misses with a wild combination.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Al Din slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Smith Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Al Din.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.#T3#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Al Din scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din 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 Smith Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Al Din takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Din throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a good low kick that Smith Jr was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith Jr doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Din checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Din.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Al Din dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Al Din is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Al Din throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Din has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Al Din.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Some wild striking there from Al Din.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Din is wise to it.#T2#
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Smith Jr jumps back.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Al Din is looking for a counter combo.
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Din manages to avoid it.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Din wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Din darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Al Din connects with the punch.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Smith Jr looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Din scores with a body shot.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith Jr avoided it.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Al Din connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din lands with a cross.
Al Din throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Al Din connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Din 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Sidious thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sidious to score with a decent uppercut.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Sidious saw that one coming.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sidious is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.#T1#
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr scores with a head kick.
Sidious's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sidious scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Sidious is rocked!
Sidious swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good low kick that Sidious was not able to check.
Sidious lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Sidious lands with a shot to the body.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Sidious connects with a looping right hand.
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sidious was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sidious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sidious rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious delivers a nice body kick.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sidious appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sidious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sidious.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Sidious.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sidious.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sidious swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sidious throws a combination that misses
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Sidious makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith Jr really felt that one!
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sidious displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sidious misses the body punch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sidious is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith Jr blocks the leg kick.
Sidious looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.#T1#
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Sidious.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
Darth Sidious is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Smith Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sidious checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sidious saw it coming and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sidious throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a leg kick.
Sidious tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Smith Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sidious connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidious with a hook.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sidious.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSidious.
Good shot there by Sidious.
Sidious lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sidious avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sidious moves out of range of the strikes.
Sidious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Smith Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Sidious off balance momentarily.
Sidious moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Sidious tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Sidious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidious lands a jab to the head.
Sidious keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Sidious missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sidious.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Sidious lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Sidious lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Smith Jr tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Smith Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Smith Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice leg kick.
Sidious lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sidious.#T1#
Sidious connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sidious throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sidious thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Sidious scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sidious takes a step back to recover.
Sidious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darth Sidious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sidious moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Sidious misses.
Sidious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sidious has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sidious.
Sidious throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sidious comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Sidious avoids it easily.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?#T4#
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Sidious checks it
and Sidious counters with a low kick, right behind Smith Jr 's knee.
Sidious scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Sidious. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sidious counters with a thumping low kick.
Sidious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sidious.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sidious 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
A very excited looking Darth Sidious 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:
GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from King.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King lands a body shot.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from King.
#T1#
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
King forces Smith Jr back against the cage and clinches.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
King prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr wants to break free but King has control.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr. #BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
King looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
King throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.#T3#
King tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.#CL2#
King has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
King throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from King lands.
King avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
King avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley King dominated that round.
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 Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
King slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. King then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King moves in looking to clinch but Smith Jr pushes him off.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
King jabs at Smith Jr's body.
King avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
#T1#
King lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr. #BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King scores with a jab.
King swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith Jr.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
As King backs away, Smith Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from King.
King swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith Jr with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Smith Jr against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from King.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from King.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from King.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
#T4#
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as King strikes.
A quick step to the side and Smith Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands a left hand.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smith Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harley King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
Smith Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
King connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from King lands.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
King is looking to clinch.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from King does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.#T2#
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.#CL2#
King rushes Smith Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smith Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Smith Jr.
King presses Smith Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Smith Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith Jr!
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a double jab.
King with a hook.
King scores with a body shot.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
King has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Harley King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
The referee calls for Smith Jr to work.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
King darts in and clinches Smith Jr up against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
King scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley King!
Harley King 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:
GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Cole throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Smith Jr lands a body punch. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole tries to clinch up
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith Jr.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Cole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Cole is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD2#
Smith Jr sends Cole crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith Jr is motioning to the referee to let Cole up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.#TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr is trying to break free.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith Jr tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position. #T4#
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith Jr tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr stalling against the cage.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Cole tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Cole blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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 Jr misses with a hook.#TD#
Cole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cole in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cole cracks Smith Jr with a big elbow.
Smith Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Smith Jr is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith Jr keeps working. #T1#
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Smith Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole 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.
Smith Jr taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Smith Jr is trying to stand.
Cole trying to control from Smith Jr's half guard. Smith Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole prevents Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Cole is in close to Smith Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Smith Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Cole scores with a jab.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Smith Jr throws Cole to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Cole steps away.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.#ES2#
Smith Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Smith Jr stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Smith Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith Jr.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Cole avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.#T1#
Cole throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cole tries for a takedown but Smith Jr circles away easily
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Smith Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
Cole postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Smith Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole has his hands on Smith Jr's head, controlling the position.
Cole is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
Smith Jr wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cole trying to control the position.
Smith Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Smith Jr blocks nicely.
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 Michael Cole.
I think Cole 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
*GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Smith Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Smith Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Smith Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith Jr.
#BC#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
A left lands for Alvarez.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Alvarez throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvarez can turn it around.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
#BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
#CL2#
Smith Jr gets tackled into the cage by Alvarez. Alvarez maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith Jr.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
#BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Alvarez is stalling here.
#T4#
Smith Jr is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez is stalling here.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith Jr is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith Jr tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Smith Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvarez punishes Smith Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Smith Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Alvarez is looking to control Smith Jr's arms but Smith Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
#BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Smith Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Alvarez prevents Smith Jr from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Smith Jr lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith Jr.
#BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez 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.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Smith Jr throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez wants to clinch.#T4#
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
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 Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Smith Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Smith Jr moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
Corey Smith Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alvarez misses the jab.#T1#
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a good low kick that Smith Jr was not able to check.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez misses with a hook
#KD#
and Smith Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Alvarez toppling to the canvas! Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith Jr finish him?!#ROC#
Alvarez is rocked!
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!
Alvarez moves to clinch but Smith Jr breaks away
and Smith Jr counters with a huge right that knocks Alvarez out cold! Smith Jr is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Demolition 8 - TBA
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr thows a body kick. Kilpatrick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kilpatrick scores with a one two! Smith Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kilpatrick.
Smith Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kilpatrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr tries to avoid it but Kilpatrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith Jr to the ground. Smith Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kilpatrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.#ES2#
Smith Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kilpatrick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilpatricks head.
Kilpatrick blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith Jr.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kilpatrick is leaning against Smith Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Kilpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilpatrick controls his hands.
Kilpatrick lands a left hand.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilpatrick tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilpatrick.
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr presses Kilpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilpatrick's elbow.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
Kilpatrick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Smith Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Kilpatrick is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Kilpatrick finds it's target.#T2#
Smith Jr keeps Kilpatrick at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Kilpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Kilpatrick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpatrick's shoulder, as Kilpatrick tries to avoid the shot.
Kilpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpatrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Kilpatrick backing up. Kilpatrick nods at Smith Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.#T3#
Smith Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Kilpatrick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilpatrick shoots for a takedown but Smith Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilpatrick attempts a counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr scores with a nice strike.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Kilpatrick was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Smith Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith Jr.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kilpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kilpatrick is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kilpatrick.#T4#
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr motions for Kilpatrick to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Kilpatrick avoids it with no problem.
Kilpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kilpatrick into the cage.
Smith Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Kilpatrick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpatrick won't allow Smith Jr to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kilpatrick cracks Smith Jr with a solid left hand.
Smith Jr looking to control.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Kilpatrick trying to move into half guard but instead Smith Jr has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but instead Smith Jr has moved into half guard.
Kilpatrick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith Jr won't allow Kilpatrick to sweep him here.
Smith Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Kilpatrick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kilpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of digs.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Kilpatrick 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.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Smith Jr pushes Kilpatrick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kilpatrick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith Jr eats them both and turns towards Kilpatrick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Kilpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Kilpatrick scores with a hook.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kilpatrick's head back.
Kilpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilpatrick throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Kilpatrick looking to score a takedown here. Smith Jr is defending well but Kilpatrick drives through and ends up in Smith Jr's guard.#T4#
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr trying to control the position.
Smith Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith Jr is trying to control the position but Kilpatrick postures up.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilpatrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kilpatrick is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kilpatrick passes Smith Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kilpatrick lands a nice short elbow.
Smith Jr has hold of Kilpatrick's hands but Kilpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kilpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#TD#
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith Jr gets back to half guard.
Kilpatrick stops Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Kilpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilpatrick wants to advance to full mount but Smith Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilpatrick cracks Smith Jr with a solid left hand.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Smith Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Smith Jr!#REVB#
Kilpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Kilpatrick won't allow Smith Jr to sweep him here.
Smith Jr wants to stand but Kilpatrick is controlling the position.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith Jr wants to get back to his feet but Kilpatrick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilpatrick works over Smith Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith Jr is looking to stand up but Kilpatrick isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith Jr has Kilpatrick pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Smith Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Kilpatrick finds it's target.#T3#
Kilpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Kilpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Kilpatrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Kilpatrick throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Kilpatrick with a poor takedown
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilpatrick fails with the takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Kilpatrick with a poor takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown.
Smith Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kilpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kilpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr thumps Kilpatrick with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr 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:
Demolition 4 - Dee v HW
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith Jr. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries for a takedown but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Williams shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams won't allow Smith Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Smith Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Smith Jr wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SU2#
Williams is working an open guard so Smith Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith Jr.
Williams dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Smith Jr, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Smith Jr against the cage but Smith Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams shoots in but Smith Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith Jr counters with a big right hand! Oh Williams is in trouble here! Smith Jr follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith Jr just manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Smith Jr sees coming a mile off.
Jeremy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Jones lands a high kick!
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Smith Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith Jr.
Jones tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.#T1#
Smith Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Smith Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Smith Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones lunges at Smith Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith Jr's hand.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
A left lands for Jones.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses the jab.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
#T3#
Jones lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Smith Jr avoids it.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Jones.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Smith Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Smith Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith Jr walks into a left hand.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Smith Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones thows a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A jab lands there for Smith Jr.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
Jones tries a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.#T3#
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Jones.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones 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.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith Jr.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Jones blocks a jab.
Smith Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.#T1#
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Smith Jr's leg but Smith Jr calmly moves out of range.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Smith Jr misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down. #T2#
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones with a jab.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith Jr avoided it.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Smith Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Smith Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Smith Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith Jr avoided it.
Smith Jr cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith Jr swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Jones avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Jones throws a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones slips a jab from Smith Jr.#T1#
Smith Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Smith Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a one two combo.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Jones connects with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Smith Jr shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith Jr.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Smith Jr's knee but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Smith Jr feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Jones strikes.#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Jones cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
A big right from Jones misses.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Jones.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith Jr's head.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith Jr.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones had his way with Corey Smith Jr in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Smith Jr with a nice cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Jr connects with a high kick.
Jones staying out of range there.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr blocks a head kick by Jones.
#T2#
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Smith Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Smith Jr moved away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Jones.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Jones feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Smith Jr is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RISE 113 HeavyWeight v Buckets
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr works Slayin's body with a nice hook.
Slayin is looking to land body kicks.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Slayin is out of range.
Smith Jr jabs at Slayin's body.
Slayin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slayin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Slayin misses with a looping right.#CL#
Slayin moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Slayin lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
I was talking to Slayin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr is working Slayin over against the cage.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Slayin.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Slayin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slayin in his tracks.
Slayin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rhymin Slayin has been cut.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Slayin avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slayin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Slayin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayin was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Slayin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slayin moves out of range of the strikes.
Slayin is looking to clinch.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slayin looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Slayin is wise to it.
Slayin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely. #T4#
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayin.
Slayin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayin's hands.
Smith Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slayin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Slayin steps away.
Slayin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhymin Slayin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Slayin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Smith Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Slayin throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slayin finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Slayin. That snapped Smith Jr's head back.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Slayin checks it.
Smith Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slayin's head.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Slayin's head back.
Slayin misses the jab.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Slayin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayin scores with a one two! Smith Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slayin lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Slayin misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slayin tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Slayin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Smith Jr there.
Smith Jr thumps Slayin with a low kick.
A punch combination from Smith Jr misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slayin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayin. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr lands a body shot.
Slayin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Slayin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Slayin blocks it.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slayin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slayin thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slayin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slayin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slayin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith Jr.
Slayin throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Slayin misses with an uppercut.
Slayin slips under a jab from Smith Jr.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Slayin to counter with a crisp jab.
Slayin is looking to score with low kicks.
Slayin lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jr off balance momentarily.
A big left from Slayin misses. #CL#
Slayin forces Smith Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr cracks Slayin with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Slayin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayin tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slayin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
and Slayin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Slayin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slayin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rhymin Slayin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Slayin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayin throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Slayin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
As Smith Jr tries to get set, Slayin tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slayin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayin.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Slayin's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayin checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayin.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith Jr avoided it.
Smith Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slayin tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayin tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Slayin has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slayin as Smith Jr tries to tie him up.
Smith Jr stalls.
Slayin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands a shot to the body.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
#T2#
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
Smith Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Slayin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slayin counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Slayin has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhymin Slayin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Slayin.
Smith Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Smith Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Smith Jr as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Slayin throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Slayin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Slayin as he checks the leg kick.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Slayin coming out on top.
Smith Jr cracks Slayin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slayin moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slayin connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slayin on the side of the head.#T4#
Slayin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Slayin avoids the punch easily.
Slayin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayin scores with a one two! Smith Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Slayin ducked under it nicely.
Slayin is looking to counter the offense by Smith Jr and move into the clinch.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Slayin slips the punch.
Smith Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slayin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayin moves away.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corey Smith Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rhymin Slayin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Smith Jr punishes Slayin's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayin.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Slayin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Slayin lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Slayin.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slayin defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Slayin.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayin. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayin's sensitive parts.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot.
Slayin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Slayin tries to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slayin tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith Jr with a nice cross.
Smith Jr pushes Slayin away with a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slayin wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Slayin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slayin lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Slayin misses with a leg kick.
Smith Jr throws a combination. Slayin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Slayin tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL#
Slayin rushes Smith Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Slayin down.
Slayin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Slayin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slayin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slayin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Slayin's ribcage but misses.
Slayin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Smith Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Slayin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice straight punches there by Slayin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slayin.
Slayin tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Slayin lands an overhand right.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Slayin.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slayin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slayin throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Slayin had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rhymin Slayin'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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Slayin misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Slayin looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Slayin blocks a jab.
Slayin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slayin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slayin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jr's sensitive parts.
Slayin throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin walks into a jab.
Slayin walks into a stiff left hand from Smith Jr.
A low kick from Slayin is predictable there
and Smith Jr counters with a good low kick that Slayin was not able to check.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slayin is out of range.
Slayin throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a jab when Slayin was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Slayin moves out of range easily.
Slayin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slayin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Slayin closes the distance and pushes Smith Jr back into the cage.
Slayin is leaning against Smith Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Slayin.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
A short right from Slayin.
Smith Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Smith Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Slayin connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Slayin on the inside.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayin prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Slayin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Slayin.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Slayin misses with a knee to the head.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
Slayin throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Slayin landing knees to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slayin landing knees to the head.
#ROC#
Smith Jr is rocked!
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayin finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Slayin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slayin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slayin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith Jr.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Slayin. #T4#
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Slayin swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Slayin.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayin.
Slayin is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhymin Slayin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath Corey Smith Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 107 Kemp v Cruz Jr
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target. #CL#
Slayin forces Smith Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Smith Jr.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin lands a body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Slayin. #T1#
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Slayin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith Jr trying to stall but Slayin improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin lands with a light punch inside.
Slayin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slayin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith Jr.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Smith Jr is trying to break the clinch but Slayin has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slayin lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith Jr is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
I was talking to Slayin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Slayin trying to land knees to the body.
Smith Jr lands a left hand.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
A short left from Slayin.
Smith Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Smith Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Slayin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Slayin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slayin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayin slips a jab from Smith Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayin. That's going to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Slayin checks it.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Slayin tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Slayin misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Slayin clinches up with Smith Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Smith Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slayin trying to land knees to the body.
Slayin keeps control of Smith Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Slayin avoids the damage to the body.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards. #T4#
Slayin lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Slayin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Slayin.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slayin lands a body punch.
Smith Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slayin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Slayin on the inside.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slayin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayin throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhymin Slayin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Slayin.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
A cross from Smith Jr lands.
Smith Jr scores with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Slayin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayin throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slayin, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith Jr works Slayin's body with a nice hook.
Slayin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Slayin is out of range. #T1#
Slayin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Slayin checks it
and Slayin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slayin.
Slayin swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr works Slayin's body with a nice hook.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayin misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr misses the body punch
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Slayin defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Slayin moved out of range.
Slayin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slayin misses with a hook.#T2#
Donk. Smith Jr catches Slayin right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr cracks Slayin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith Jr thows a body kick. Slayin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr wants to land a leg kick but Slayin is out of range.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Slayin to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayin's hands.
Slayin tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayin. Slayin obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayin.#T3#
Smith Jr lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Slayin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slayin!
Slayin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Slayin looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Slayin is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Smith Jr does it's job there.
Slayin tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Slayin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Slayin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayin's knee momentarily.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slayin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Slayin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slayin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Slayin takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Slayin.
Slayin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slayin.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slayin misses with a hook.
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 Rhymin Slayin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slayin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Slayin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayin moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slayin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Slayin.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayin manages to avoid it.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Slayin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Slayin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slayin misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slayin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Smith Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Slayin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Slayin.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayin scores with a nice head shot.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayin at a distance.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but Slayin moves his leg out of the way.
Slayin scores with a hook.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slayin blocks a jab.
Smith Jr punishes Slayin's body with a nice straight punch.
Slayin throws a nice head kick!
Slayin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Slayin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slayin tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith Jr.
#CL#
Slayin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Slayin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Slayin moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slayin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith Jr throws a low kick, looking for Slayin's leg but Slayin calmly moves out of range.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Slayin.
Smith Jr scores with the left hand. Slayin knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slayin, as that shot connected.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Slayin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slayin scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Slayin.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
Slayin landing knees to the head.
Slayin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhymin Slayin clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Slayin lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Slayin.
Slayin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slayin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slayin misses with a series of wild punches.
Slayin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr works Slayin's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Slayin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slayin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slayin slips a jab from Smith Jr.#T1#
Smith Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Slayin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith Jr misses the body punch
enabling Slayin to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Slayin.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Slayin avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Slayin misses the target.
A big left from Slayin misses.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slayin misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Slayin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Slayin cracks Smith Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#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!
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Slayin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Slayin saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Slayin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayin.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Slayin.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Slayin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slayin misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slayin checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Slayin fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Slayin is wise to it.
Slayin throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Slayin misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Slayin saw it coming and moves away.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slayin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks a head kick by Slayin.
Smith Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Slayin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin.
Slayin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Slayin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slayin doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
That kick from Slayin tenderised Smith Jr's leg. Smith Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Slayin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayin moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slayin misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slayin tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slayin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Slayin avoids it easily.
Slayin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Slayin scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin is looking for a counter combo.
Slayin wants to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayin is just out of range.
Slayin swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
#T1#
Slayin throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
Slayin wants to clinch.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Slayin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Slayin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A jab lands there for Slayin.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but Slayin moves his leg out of the way.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Slayin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin.
Smith Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Slayin. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Slayin catches Smith Jr right on the button with a cross.
Slayin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayin.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayin 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.
Slayin clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Slayin tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slayin throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr punishes Slayin's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Slayin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Slayin clinches.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Slayin is blocking nicely.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slayin throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhymin Slayin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slayin landing knees to the head.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.
Slayin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slayin.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Smith Jr tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr tries to stall but Slayin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the ropes.
Slayin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slayin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I think Slayin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
RISE 99 Farina v Fortier
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but O Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Reilly.
O Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but O Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reilly is just out of range.
O Reilly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith Jr defends well and O Reilly ends up having to push Smith Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Reilly clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Reilly throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr scores with the left hand. O Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
O Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by O Reilly.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but O Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. O Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr delivers a nice body kick.
O Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
O Reilly defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
O Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith Jr defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Reilly throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
O Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Smith Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as O Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. O Reilly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Reilly with the counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
O Reilly missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 O Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
O Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from O Reilly.
O Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
O Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Smith Jr misses. #TD2#
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Reilly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
O Reilly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith Jr some visible discomfort.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
O Reilly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith Jr struggling a bit here.
O Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Reilly.
O Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith Jr but Smith Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Reilly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with O Reilly's head.
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
O Reilly walks into a jab.
O Reilly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Smith Jr - just one landing.
O Reilly slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by O Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
O Reilly looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. O Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr cracks O Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. O Reilly ducked under it nicely.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but O Reilly persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
O Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a two punch combo.
O Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
O Reilly moves away from the strike by Smith Jr. #T2#
Smith Jr slips a straight right by O Reilly.
O Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith Jr is fending him off so far but O Reilly persists. Nope, Smith Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Reilly moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
O Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
O Reilly drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith Jr defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr connects with a leg kick. O Reilly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
O Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
O Reilly cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.
O Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Smith Jr connects with a single shot there.
A jab from O Reilly misses.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on O Reilly's shoulder, as O Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as O Reilly blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Smith Jr misses. #T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
O Reilly slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
O Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Smith Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Reilly can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr moves out of range as O Reilly strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Reilly.
Smith Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
O Reilly scores with a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith Jr.
A solid body kick from Smith Jr.
O Reilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
O Reilly misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
O Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
O Reilly throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
O Reilly fails with the takedown.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but O Reilly moved out of range.#T1#
O Reilly walks into a jab.
Smith Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Reilly scores with the left hand. Smith Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by O Reilly.
O Reilly slips under a jab.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Reilly's sensitive parts.
Donk. O Reilly catches Smith Jr right on the button with a cross.
O Reilly shoots in but no luck this time.
O Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combo that has O Reilly backing up. O Reilly nods at Smith Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith Jr.
O Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Smith Jr scores with a hook.
O Reilly looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
O Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
O Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
O Reilly is rocked!
O Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
O Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith Jr finish him?
O Reilly misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
O Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends O Reilly to the canvas! Smith Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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:
RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okafor finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith Jr's head.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Okafor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses with a left hand
letting Smith Jr counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr cracks the inside of Okafor's front leg.
Smith Jr lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor slips under a jab from Smith Jr.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smith Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Smith Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Okafor eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Okafor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Okafor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Okafor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okafor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Okafor delivers a nice body kick.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
It appears Okafor was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Okafor misses the jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jr checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith Jr.
Okafor moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith Jr, right into the meat.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor takes one on the button.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Okafor misses #TD2#
and Smith Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okafor looking to control.
Okafor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Smith Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith Jr keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Smith Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Okafor tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Smith Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Okafor feints and then cracks Smith Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jr down.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Smith Jr blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okafor.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Okafor cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Smith Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Smith Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jr tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith Jr avoids it.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Okafor's head.
Desmond Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Smith Jr.
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor thuds his shin into the meat of Smith Jr's side.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Smith Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith Jr has time to react.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. Smith Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws a leg kick but Smith Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith Jr saw that one coming.
A jab from Okafor misses. #T1#
Smith Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Okafor shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Okafor.
Smith Jr catches Okafor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith Jr wants to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch position.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith Jr.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Okafor down with leg kicks.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Smith Jr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okafor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Smith Jr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TAFC: Camara v Mark
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Phoenix gets tackled into the cage by Smith Jr. Smith Jr maintains the clinch.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix is working Smith Jr over against the cage.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Phoenix tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Smith Jr, against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is looking to control Phoenix's arms but Phoenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith Jr has his back to the cage.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith Jr trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Smith Jr looking to stall.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Nice body punch from Phoenix - that landed with a thud.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Smith Jr.
#T4#
Smith Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr - that landed with a thud.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phoenix staying out of range there.#CL#
Phoenix has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land. #T1#
Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Phoenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr. #T2#
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.
A short left from Phoenix.
Smith Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Phoenix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phoenix in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Phoenix lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Phoenix lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phoenix avoids it.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Phoenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phoenix up against the cage.
A short right from Phoenix on the inside.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr jabs at Phoenix's body.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.#CL#
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Smith Jr against the cage.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
#T1#
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with a nice body shot.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Phoenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Phoenix had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phoenix cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corey Smith Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to land a leg kick but Phoenix saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Our winner, Blake Phoenix, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses its target.
Smith Jr is looking to wear down Kuwabara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.#T1#
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuwabara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuwabara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kuwabara's head back.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.#T4#
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
#CL#
Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.#T1#
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuwabara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
#CL2#
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Kuwabara with a series of wild strikes but Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage. #T3#
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr 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 Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kuwabara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith Jr tries to bench press Kuwabara off him but Kuwabara keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuwabara tries to circle away but Smith Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuwabara.
#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a left hand.
#T2#
Smith Jr pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Kuwabara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Smith Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuwabara being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.
#T4##BC#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab. #T1#
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara closes the distance but Smith Jr moves to the side
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Kuwabara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.#CL2#
Kuwabara has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr had his way with Kazuma Kuwabara in that round.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuwabara thinking.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture. #T4#
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuwabara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 1
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has Smith Jr backing up. Smith Jr nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.
Smith Jr connects with a right hand. Kuwabara shakes it off.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith Jr, which made it look bad.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith Jr catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses its target.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara walks into a left hand.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Kuwabara has managed to 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!
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith Jr down to the mat. Smith Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr motions for Kuwabara to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
#ROC2#
Kuwabara is rocked!
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
A nice combination there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuwabara. Kuwabara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Kuwabara's body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith Jr has knocked Kuwabara down with a huge combo! Smith Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Kuwabara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#KD2#
Smith Jr sends Kuwabara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith Jr is motioning to the referee to let Kuwabara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
As Kuwabara backs off Smith Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Kuwabara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith Jr to the ground. Kuwabara is now in Smith Jr's guard.#T3#
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuwabara from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Kuwabara is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuwabara's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr managing to control the position. #T1#
Smith Jr is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to prevent any damage.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara connects with a single shot there.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kuwabara lands with a cross.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr leaves Kuwabara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Kuwabara with an uppercut!
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Smith Jr with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Kuwabara lands.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Corey Smith Jr thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 38
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Rollins preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rollins drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Rollins off! Rollins jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
Smith Jr keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Smith Jr is controlling Rollins's posture.
Rollins pushing down on Smith Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rollins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rollins thows a huge punch but Smith Jr dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith Jr has his hands clasped together around Rollins's back. He's all about the action.
Rollins prevents Smith Jr from improving his position.
Rollins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins wants to control but Smith Jr is keeping him busy.
Smith Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rollins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Rollins missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith Jr is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Rollins is pressing down on Smith Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith Jr is holding on for now.
Rollins thows a huge punch but Smith Jr dodges it nicely.
Smith Jr is looking to control Rollins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith Jr avoid being mounted?
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rollins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins 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.
Smith Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith Jr has Rollins pulled in close to control his posture.
Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Smith Jr blocks nicely.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Smith Jr pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Smith Jr is continuing to stall.#T3#
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith Jr controlling Rollins's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith Jr, as that shot connected.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins tried to score with a low kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith Jr.
A little jabbing left from Smith Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses #TD#
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins 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.
Rollins connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Rollins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith Jr stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Rollins misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollins at a distance.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr has his hands on Rollins's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
Rollins trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Boogie Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith Jr controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
Rollins is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rollins lands a couple of elbows.
Smith Jr pulls Rollins in to control the position.
Rollins is in close to Smith Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rollins is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith Jr has momentary wrist control but Rollins slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rollins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith Jr passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Rollins wants to improve his position but Smith Jr is controlling well.
#T3#
Smith Jr is taking a breather. Rollins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Smith Jr is looking to advance position but Rollins won't allow it.
Smith Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rollins trying to hold on to Smith Jr's head to control him but Smith Jr postures up.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith Jr trying to pass the guard but Rollins defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Smith Jr seems content to control.
Smith Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rollins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith Jr content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins is squirming around, avoiding Smith Jr's attempts to control the action.
Smith Jr controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boogie Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Boogie Rollins has been cut.
Rollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rollins.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rollins tries to counter with a takedown but Smith Jr is quick to defend against it.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut!
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr defends it nicely.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Rollins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rollins blocks a jab.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
Smith Jr looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Rollins attempts a counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins shoots in but Smith Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Smith Jr drops Rollins with a beautiful combination! Rollins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rollins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr cracks Rollins with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rollins falls to his knees and Smith Jr doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 119
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Camara.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr with a hook.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but Camara moves his leg out of the way.
Camara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Camara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Camara had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Camara.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Smith Jr moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Smith Jr tries to clinch up.
Camara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Camara throws a series of punches but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camara is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.#CL2#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocking some punches.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
I was talking to Smith Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Camara.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Camara.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara takes a shot to the head.
Smith Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Smith Jr tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara digs a right hand into Smith Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith Jr's gas tank.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith Jr tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Camara misses.
Camara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Camara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Camara's ribs.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.#CL2#
Smith Jr tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Camara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head. #T1#
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Smith Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Smith Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Smith Jr to work.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr stalling in the clinch but Camara improves position.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Camara.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Smith Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr taking a breather.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Camara connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.#CL#
Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Camara.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
#T4#
Smith Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr has had enough of the clinch but Camara keeps him there for the moment.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Camara's 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!
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Smith Jr.
A short uppercut from Smith Jr.
A short right from Smith Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Camara tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Camara.#CL2#
Camara instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Smith Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Camara up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara works on Smith Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a right hand.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara gets through Smith Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara lands a left hand.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith Jr breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Camara tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves out of range. #T4#
Smith Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Camara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camara darts in trying to clinch
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camara lands with a straight right. Smith Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr wants to slow Camara down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara 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.
Corey Smith Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi 110
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by McNasty's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McNasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
McNasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works McNasty's body with a nice hook.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
McNasty takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith Jr tries to work over McNasty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from McNasty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
McNasty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr'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 Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr. #T2#
McNasty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr trying to stall but McNasty improves his position.
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNasty.
Still in the clinch, Smith Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr gets through McNasty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty gets through Smith Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Smith Jr. #T4#
Smith Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
McNasty misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to break the clinch but McNasty is controlling the position.
A short right from Smith Jr.
McNasty blocks an elbow strike.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNasty lands with a left to the head.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McNasty avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
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#
McNasty moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNasty tries to score with a low kick but Smith Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNasty doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting McNasty counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and McNasty counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
McNasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand.
McNasty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McNasty cracks the inside of Smith Jr's front leg.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and McNasty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a combination
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mister McNasty is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but McNasty avoids it well.
McNasty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNasty throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
McNasty scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
McNasty gets a clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McNasty.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A short uppercut from McNasty.
Smith Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it.
McNasty lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McNasty avoids the damage to the body.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land. #T4#
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNasty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr wants to break free but McNasty has control.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNasty blocks the elbow strike.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister McNasty dominated that second round.
That's time! McNasty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from McNasty misses.
McNasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNasty jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
McNasty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, McNasty throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McNasty.
McNasty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
McNasty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a slapping leg kick.
McNasty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith Jr's calf.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but McNasty is having none of it.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McNasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and McNasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNasty walks into a jab.
McNasty slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McNasty throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McNasty misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNasty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL#
McNasty has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr works on McNasty's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNasty is defending well for now.
A short left from Smith Jr.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister McNasty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNasty 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Mister McNasty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi 97
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Zexi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Smith Jr misses. #TD#
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith Jr controls Zexi momentarily but Zexi frees himself.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zexi 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.#T1#
Zexi throwing strikes but missing.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Zexi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zexi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith Jr gets back to full guard.
Smith Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Zexi is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith Jr pulls Zexi in close to his closed guard and prevents Zexi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith Jr has wrist control.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi looking to pass the guard.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zexi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith Jr wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
Smith Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zexi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zexi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith Jr stays in close to Zexi's body and controls the position.
Zexi pulls Smith Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Zexi is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
Smith Jr wants to pass the guard but Zexi is keeping the position.#T3#
Zexi wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr postures up.
Smith Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith Jr wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.
Zexi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zexi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zexi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it. #T4#
Smith Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
Smith Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith Jr keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
Zexi is really struggling to control Smith Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zexi being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zexi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zexi moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr lunges at Zexi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zexi's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Zexi ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zexi eats them both and turns towards Smith Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zexi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zexi throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.#T1#
Zexi shoots and misses
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zexi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Zexi misses its target.
Zexi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith Jr but Smith Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr connects with a single shot there.
Zexi ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.#T2#
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Smith Jr tries to sprawl but Zexi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith Jr trying to control here.
Smith Jr moves into full guard.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zexi postures up.
Smith Jr controlling the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi.
Zexi scoring with some ground and pound.
Zexi throws a big elbow that misses.
Zexi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Zexi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Zexi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zexi stays in close to Smith Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zexi drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Zexi off! Zexi jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
Smith Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zexi. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Zexi prevents Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zexi distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Zexi's head to control his posture.
Zexi advances position into side control!
Zexi looks up at the clock and then as Smith Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zexi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Smith Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Zexi seems content to control.
Smith Jr is trying to control but can't.
Zexi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Zexi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Zexi counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Smith Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zexi misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zexi sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Zexi's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zexi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Smith Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Zexi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zexi preventing the sweep. #T1#
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith Jr controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Zexi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Smith Jr looking to pass the guard.
Smith Jr preventing the sweep.
Smith Jr passes Zexi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zexi is trying to get back to full guard.
Zexi trying to control but Smith Jr postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Zexi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Smith Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Zexi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zexi is pressing down on Smith Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Smith Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Smith Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Zexi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith Jr advances position into side control!
Dai Zexi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zexi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zexi regains half guard.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zexi wants to improve his position but Smith Jr is controlling well.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith Jr trying to pass the guard but Zexi defending well. #T4#
Zexi trying to control from the bottom.
Smith Jr prevents Zexi from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith Jr in particular looking to stall.
Zexi is looking for a sweep. Smith Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zexi is working hard here to advance position.
Smith Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Smith Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Corey Smith Jr made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Vesa connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Smith Jr works over Vesa's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Heimo Vesa has been cut.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Vesa scores with a body shot.
Smith Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Vesa seems unphased.
Heimo Vesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesa misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Vesa punishes Smith Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Vesa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vesa misses with a wild body shot.
Vesa thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Vesa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vesa connects with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesa.
Vesa misses with the combination.
#T1#
Smith Jr thuds his right hand into Vesa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Vesa.
Vesa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Smith Jr knocks Vesa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SyFi 76
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kuwabara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuwabara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith Jr wants to stall.
Kuwabara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuwabara up against the cage.#BC2#
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.#T2#
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
The crowd cheers as Smith Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuwabara doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Smith Jr misses.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuwabara. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara connects with a right hand. Smith Jr shakes it off.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Smith Jr throws a counter combo.
Smith Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuwabara under the eye.#T3#
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Kuwabara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Smith Jr - just one landing.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the cage.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara is looking for a counter combo.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kuwabara ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr walks into a straight right hand from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Smith Jr looks for the body kick but Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith Jr, as that shot connected.
Kuwabara looks to land a combination but Smith Jr avoids it well.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kuwabara tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr tries to score with a low kick but Kuwabara moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith Jr back to the cage. Kuwabara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with the left hand. Smith Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but Smith Jr is avoiding it.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuwabara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith Jr defends it nicely.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Kuwabara clobbers Smith Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith Jr as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
#T4#
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith Jr's head backwards.
Kuwabara slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuwabara. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.#T1#
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara is looking for a counter combo.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith Jr clobbers Kuwabara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuwabara.#CL#
Kuwabara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
Kuwabara tries for a takedown but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks.
Kuwabara looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards. #T2##BC#
Kuwabara manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuwabara shoots in and drives through. Smith Jr sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Kuwabara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Smith Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Kuwabara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuwabara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith Jr is pulling down on Kuwabara's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuwabara, at least for the moment.#T4##SUB#
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr seems keen to control Kuwabara's posture.#SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB#
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Smith Jr!
Our winner, Corey Smith Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Event:
SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Camara dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Camara thows a leg kick but Smith Jr checks it
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camara.
Camara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara misses with a leg kick
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Camara motions for Smith Jr to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith Jr throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Camara counters with a series of strikes. Smith Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters with a good low kick that Smith Jr was not able to check.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camara throws out the jab.
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!
Camara throws a one two combo.
We've been told by Smith Jr's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Camara looks winded!
Smith Jr works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Camara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Camara is rocked!
Camara misses with a low kick.
Camara is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith Jr finish him?
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Camara seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr cracks Camara with a hook to the temple - Camara is on wobbly legs here! Smith Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Camara falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smith Jr wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SyFi 59
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Dunlop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dunlop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Dunlop uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Dunlop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dunlop manages to break the clinch.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunlop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Dunlop.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunlop with a nice cross.
Dunlop throws a head kick but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Dunlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunlop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mick Dunlop has been cut.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Dunlop strikes.
Mick Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr throws a counter combo.
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Dunlop moves into range and clinches up with Smith Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dunlop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith Jr has knocked Dunlop down with a huge combo! Smith Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Dunlop back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Dunlop avoids them all with ease.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Dunlop's ribcage but misses.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Smith Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Dunlop toppling to the canvas! Dunlop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith Jr finish him?!#ROC2#
Dunlop is rocked!#CUT2#
Mick Dunlop's cut is getting worse.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunlop.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
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!
Dunlop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunlop throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Dunlop moved out of range.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunlop is breathing heavily.
Dunlop blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Smith Jr drops Dunlop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dunlop looks back up at him and smiles so Smith Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Dunlop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dunlop to stand back up!
Oh Dunlop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mick Dunlop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunlop drops his hands momentarily. Smith Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dunlop staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dunlop doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
A less than humble Corey Smith Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Smith Jr catches Bentley right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Bentley has been cut.
Smith Jr dances in with a quick combination. Bentley is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smith Jr snaps Bentley's head back. Bentley stumbles backwards against the cage. Smith Jr steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bentley's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bentley just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
After the fight, Corey Smith Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SyFi 37
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Grey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Grey has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith Jr. That snapped Grey's head back.
Grey tries to clinch up
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Grey to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Smith Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr 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:
SyFi 21
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bronckhorsten scores with a punch to the head.
Bronckhorsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Bronckhorsten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Bronckhorsten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronckhorsten is out of range and Smith Jr settles back down.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bronckhorsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith Jr throws a jab when Bronckhorsten was well out of range.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Bronckhorsten saw that one coming.
Bronckhorsten scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one.
Bronckhorsten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronckhorsten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronckhorsten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bronckhorsten.
Bronckhorsten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronckhorsten.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronckhorsten.
Bronckhorsten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Bronckhorsten saw that one coming.
Bronckhorsten scores with a shot to the body.
Bronckhorsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Bronckhorsten looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronckhorsten dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Bronckhorsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Smith Jr coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Bronckhorsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronckhorsten throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Bronckhorsten blocks a jab.
Bronckhorsten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that Bronckhorsten ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronckhorsten also avoids with ease.
Bronckhorsten throws a big counter combination but Smith Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith Jr misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronckhorsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronckhorsten is able to avoid easily.
Bronckhorsten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronckhorsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronckhorsten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bronckhorsten moves away and avoids it.
Bronckhorsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bronckhorsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bronckhorsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronckhorsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Bronckhorsten misses with a double jab.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Bronckhorsten counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Bronckhorsten has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronckhorsten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Smith Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bronckhorsten ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bronckhorsten slips the punch.
Smith Jr is looking to chop away at Bronckhorsten's legs.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronckhorsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith Jr cracks Bronckhorsten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and Bronckhorsten counters with a two punch combo.
Smith Jr scores with a body shot.
Bronckhorsten is breathing heavily.
A combination from Smith Jr does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Bronckhorsten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronckhorsten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronckhorsten circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bronckhorsten's cut.
That's time! Bronckhorsten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronckhorsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Bronckhorsten misses.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Bronckhorsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Bronckhorsten moved out of range.
Bronckhorsten slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Bronckhorsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith Jr throws out a loose jab but Bronckhorsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronckhorsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bronckhorsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
Bronckhorsten throws out a loose jab but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bronckhorsten's shoulder, as Bronckhorsten tries to avoid the shot.
Bronckhorsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronckhorsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronckhorsten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronckhorsten staying out of range there.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronckhorsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Bronckhorsten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronckhorsten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronckhorsten scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronckhorsten misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bronckhorsten throws a series of punches but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr misses with the combination.
Bronckhorsten throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronckhorsten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronckhorsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Bronckhorsten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Bronckhorsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronckhorsten counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Bronckhorsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Bronckhorsten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronckhorsten slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten is looking for a counter combo.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Bronckhorsten to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronckhorsten connects with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bronckhorsten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Bronckhorsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Bronckhorsten.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Bronckhorsten moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bronckhorsten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronckhorsten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith Jr looks to land a body kick but Bronckhorsten moved away.#T4#
Bronckhorsten moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronckhorsten takes one on the button.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Bronckhorsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin Bronckhorsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr misses with a right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronckhorsten throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bronckhorsten avoids it easily.
Smith Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronckhorsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronckhorsten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bronckhorsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bronckhorsten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bronckhorsten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bronckhorsten scores with a shot to the body.
Bronckhorsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten throws a big counter combination but Smith Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Bronckhorsten is out of range.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bronckhorsten counter with a right hand.
Bronckhorsten lands the left hand.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Bronckhorsten catches Smith Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Bronckhorsten moved out of range.
Bronckhorsten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronckhorsten lands the left hand.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bronckhorsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronckhorsten misses with a jab to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bronckhorsten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Bronckhorsten loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jr slips the punch.#T1#
Bronckhorsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bronckhorsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronckhorsten lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronckhorsten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronckhorsten swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Bronckhorsten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bronckhorsten blocks it.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Bronckhorsten is out of range.
Bronckhorsten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronckhorsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronckhorsten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith Jr under the eye.
Bronckhorsten moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Bronckhorsten with a series of wild strikes but Bronckhorsten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Smith Jr cracks Bronckhorsten with an open hand slap.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Smith Jr both land. Nice combination.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bronckhorsten moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronckhorsten.
Bronckhorsten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Smith Jr misses
enabling Bronckhorsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronckhorsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronckhorsten moves away.
Jab, jab by Bronckhorsten - just one landing.
Bronckhorsten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Smith Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronckhorsten as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronckhorsten.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronckhorsten connects with a body shot that sends Smith Jr's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bronckhorsten moves away and avoids it.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Bronckhorsten moved out of range.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronckhorsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Bronckhorsten ducked under it nicely.
Bronckhorsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronckhorsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Bronckhorsten throws a big counter combination but Smith Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bronckhorsten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
It looked like Bronckhorsten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
letting Bronckhorsten counter with a right hand. #T4#
Bronckhorsten lands a nice hook to Smith Jr's body. Smith Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Bronckhorsten's head but Bronckhorsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Bronckhorsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Bronckhorsten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronckhorsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bronckhorsten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronckhorsten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Bronckhorsten. Beautiful body shot.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronckhorsten counters with a straight right hand.
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 Benjamin Bronckhorsten.
Well Bronckhorsten 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bronckhorsten!
A relieved looking Benjamin Bronckhorsten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Corey Smith Jr had this to say: 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Event:
SyFi 12
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Homelius slips the punch.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Homelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Homelius looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Smith Jr lands a jab.
Homelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big uppercut and Homelius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Homelius looks OK. Smith Jr waves Homelius back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Homelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Homelius misses with a straight left.
Homelius walks straight into a right hand from Smith Jr - that's dropped him! Smith Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Homelius from any more punishment! Homelius complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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