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Event:
WeInSyd 39
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
The Viking misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smashterov counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Viking or perhaps it was just good defense by Smashterov, which made it look bad.
Ivar The Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Viking fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Smashterov finds it's target.
Smashterov scores with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Smashterov 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 Viking lands a nice hook to Smashterov's body. Smashterov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smashterov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
The Viking is rocked!
Smashterov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh The Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Smashterov delivers a spinning backfist that drops The Viking like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zangief Smashterov!
After the fight, Zangief Smashterov 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.
The defeated Ivar The Viking had this to say: 'Suck my asshole'.
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Event:
SyFi 125
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashterov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Nikil Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Smashterov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nikil Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikil Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Smashterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Smashterov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikil Jr on the ground.
Smashterov wants to stand up but Nikil Jr is controlling him.
Smashterov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smashterov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikil Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Smashterov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nikil Jr dives into side control.
Nikil Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Zangief Smashterov's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Smashterov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikil Jr connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Zangief Smashterov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zangief Smashterov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
A less than humble Kenrick Nikil Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Zangief Smashterov had this to say: 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 34
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashterov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Messer instigates a clinch.
Smashterov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashterov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smashterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Smashterov manages to break the clinch.
Messer scores with a hook.
Smashterov swings widly with a right hand
and Messer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Smashterov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smashterov.
Messer throws a good cross that connects.
Smashterov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smashterov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Messer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Messer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NHB ACADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messer throws a lazy right hand but Smashterov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smashterov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smashterov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smashterov throws a series of punches but Messer moves out of range.
Messer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smashterov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Messer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Messer has been cut.#T1#
Smashterov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Messer is breathing heavily.
Smashterov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smashterov misses the target.
Smashterov connects with the punch.
Smashterov scores with a jab.
Smashterov pounces like a tiger and cracks Messer with a vicious hook! Messer is down but not out! Smashterov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zangief Smashterov!
After the fight, Zangief Smashterov 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.
Jeff Messer was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the under brush for me to train...'.
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Event:
SyFi 102
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Smashterov is predictable there #TD#
and Yaroslev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smashterov wants to sweep but no luck.
Yaroslev is fighting to break Smashterov's control of his arms but Smashterov 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.#SUB#
Yaroslev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaroslev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yaroslev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yaroslev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yaroslev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Smashterov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yaroslev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yaroslev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashterov wants to stand but Yaroslev is controlling the position.
Yaroslev 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.
Smashterov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Yaroslev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Yaroslev 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.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashterov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaroslev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yaroslev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Yaroslev is working for a kimura but Smashterov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yaroslev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smashterov! #T2#
Yaroslev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yaroslev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smashterov's face.
#CUT#
The cut above Zangief Smashterov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yaroslev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
Zangief Smashterov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zangief Smashterov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wladimir Yaroslev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wladimir Yaroslev made sure he mentioned Forge Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Zangief Smashterov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.
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Event:
Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Smashterov lands a big head kick that sends Knochmal tumbling to the mat! Smashterov takes a step backwards and waves Knochmal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Harald Knochmal has been cut.
Knochmal misses with a hook.
Knochmal throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Harald Knochmal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashterov lands a nice hook to Knochmal's body. Knochmal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knochmal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smashterov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knochmal's knee momentarily.
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!
Knochmal lands with a nice body punch.
Smashterov is looking to slow Knochmal down with leg kicks.
Smashterov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smashterov ducks under a wild hook from Knochmal.
Decent striking displayed by Smashterov there.#ROC2#
Knochmal is rocked!
Smashterov is stalking Knochmal. Knochmal circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Smashterov, and it's lights out! Knochmal really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zangief Smashterov!
A less than humble Zangief Smashterov 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:
Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashterov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smashterov throws a head kick but Nikil Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikil Jr. Smashterov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikil Jr cracks Smashterov with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Nikil Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Smashterov tries to sprawl out of it but Nikil Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smashterov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smashterov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikil Jr. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashterov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Smashterov. #CUT#
It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.#TD2#
Nikil Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smashterov defend it? Nikil Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Smashterov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nikil Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
Kenrick Nikil Jr gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Zangief Smashterov had this to say: 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.
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Event:
Torcida 35-Payne Vs Akhmedov 2
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdevino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashterov.
Smashterov pushes Valdevino away with a front kick.
Valdevino wants to clinch but Smashterov slips to the side
and Smashterov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdevino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smashterov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Basil Valdevino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdevino throws a looping overhand right but Smashterov ducks down to avoid it.
Valdevino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdevino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Basil Valdevino has been cut.
Valdevino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smashterov throws a front kick that sends Valdevino stumbling back into the cage.
Valdevino takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses.
Smashterov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smashterov misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Valdevino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smashterov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Smashterov manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdevino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smashterov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Valdevino is rocked!
Smashterov and Valdevino are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Smashterov throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Valdevino into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Smashterov knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zangief Smashterov!
A less than humble Zangief Smashterov 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:
Torcida 31 - Greene Vs Woodsen
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Foot misses with a looping left.
Smashterov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smashterov lands a nice shot that snaps Foot's head back.
Smashterov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smashterov thows a body kick. Foot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Foot misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smashterov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Chief Foot has been cut.
Foot tries to clinch up but Smashterov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smashterov moves out of range as Foot strikes.
Smashterov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chief Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashterov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashterov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Foot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smashterov's head backwards.
Smashterov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smashterov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Foot instigates a clinch. #T1#
Foot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foot scores with a shoulder strike.
Foot lands with a short shot to the head.
Smashterov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smashterov is trying to stall.
Foot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smashterov backwards.
Smashterov is trying to stall.
Smashterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashterov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot struggles to land a body shot inside as Smashterov controls his hands.
Smashterov is trying to break the clinch but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Smashterov tries to circle away but Foot has him pinned against the cage.
Foot scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Smashterov breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Foot clinches.
Still in the clinch, Foot scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Foot lands a nice shot to the body.
Foot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smashterov looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Foot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smashterov tries to break free but Foot pushes him back against the cage.
Smashterov blocking some punches.
Foot pushes Smashterov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smashterov.
Foot lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Zangief Smashterov's cut even more.
Foot pushes Smashterov against the cage. Foot is working some dirty boxing. Foot pushes off with a quick right hook! Smashterov goes down! Smashterov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Foot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Foot!
Chief Foot took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Zangief Smashterov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.
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Event:
Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Rotten.#CUT2#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Rotten slips a jab from Smashterov.
Smashterov misses with a wild body shot.
Rotten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smashterov lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Rotten.
Rotten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashterov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smashterov - that will leave a mark!
Smashterov misses with a hook. Rotten ducked under it nicely.
Rotten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rotten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Rotten lands but Smashterov takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Rotten.
Smashterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rotten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smashterov circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smashterov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smashterov.
Rotten counters with a body kick.
Smashterov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotten misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rotten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rotten avoids the head kick by Smashterov.
Smashterov blocks a head kick by Rotten.
Smashterov blocks a low kick nicely.
Smashterov takes a swing at Rotten's ribcage but misses.
Rotten moves away from the strike by Smashterov.
Rotten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smashterov will feel that in the morning.
Rotten throws a push kick but Smashterov slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Smashterov misses the target.
Rotten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotten catches Smashterov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Smashterov.
Rotten throws a sloppy head kick and Smashterov moves out of range easily.
Smashterov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smashterov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smashterov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rotten looks winded!#T2#
Rotten slips under a jab from Smashterov.
Smashterov misses with a hook. Rotten ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotten cracks Smashterov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rotten throws a leg kick
and Smashterov counters with a good, hard body kick but Rotten shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smashterov. Rotten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smashterov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smashterov throws a right and a left that Rotten avoids nicely.
Rotten takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rotten as he connects with a hook.
Smashterov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotten.
Rotten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smashterov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smashterov scores with a kick to the body.
Rotten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Rotten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smashterov.
Smashterov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smashterov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smashterov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rotten misses with a kick to the body
enabling Smashterov to counter with a crisp jab.
Smashterov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smashterov thuds his shin into the meat of Rotten's side.
Nice shot lands for Smashterov.
A good leg kick by Smashterov.
Jab, jab by Smashterov - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Smashterov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smashterov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smashterov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rotten! He's out on his feet! Smashterov rushes in and drops Rotten with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zangief Smashterov!
Zangief Smashterov 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:
Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashterov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smashterov lands a jab.
Venom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smashterov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Venom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smashterov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smashterov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smashterov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Smashterov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smashterov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venom.
Smashterov takes a swing at Venom's ribcage but misses.
Smashterov lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Smashterov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smashterov throws a hook but Venom avoids it easily.
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Smashterov seems unphased.
#T1#
Smashterov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venom. Venom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smashterov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smashterov! But no joy.
Smashterov misses with a low kick.
Smashterov blocks a jab.
Venom scores with a jab to the body.
Venom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venom connects with a right hand. Smashterov shakes it off.
Venom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smashterov.
Venom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smashterov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venom somewhat.
Smashterov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smashterov! But no joy.
Venom shoots for a takedown but Smashterov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Venom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Venom throws a hook but Smashterov blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Venom.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Venom misses the target.
Smashterov 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.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Smashterov slips the punch.
Smashterov throws a shot from downtown. Venom moves away and avoids it.
Smashterov connects with a single shot there.
Venom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smashterov. That's going to slow Venom down.
Venom swings widly with a right hand
and Smashterov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venom swings for the body but Smashterov moves out of range.
Smashterov slips a jab from Venom.
Smashterov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Venom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Smashterov there.
A swing and a miss from Venom.
A big left from Venom misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Smashterov.
Smashterov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smashterov cracks a nice hook into Venom's ribs.
Smashterov looks to land a left hand but Venom moved out of range nicely.
Venom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashterov.
Venom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smashterov.
Smashterov scores with a nice body kick.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smashterov throws out the jab.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smashterov throws a head kick that misses.
Smashterov stuns Venom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Venom misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Venom looks to land a combination but Smashterov avoids it well.
No luck for Venom with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smashterov scores with a jab to the body.
Venom is breathing heavily.
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!
Smashterov scores with a sloppy right hand. Venom should have avoided that one.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Smashterov.
Venom slips under a jab from Smashterov.
Smashterov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venom.
Venom fails to land with a series of punches.
Smashterov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smashterov sprawls and moves away.
Smashterov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Venom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Venom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smashterov swivels and escapes.
A big left from Smashterov misses.
Venom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smashterov sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Venom misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Smashterov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zangief Smashterov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Venom slips under a jab.
Smashterov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venom circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashterov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smashterov throws out the jab.
Smashterov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venom.
Zangief Smashterov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smashterov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smashterov misses the shot to the body.
Venom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Venom loads up on a big right hand but Smashterov slips the punch.
Venom fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashterov looks for the body kick but Venom saw that one coming.
Smashterov throws a big shot that misses.
Venom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Venom blocks a jab.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Smashterov stuffs the takedown attempt from Venom. Venom gets slowly back to his feet.
Smashterov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Smashterov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Venom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smashterov can pounce on him.
Venom misses with a looping left.
Smashterov lands a slapping body shot.
Smashterov cracks Venom with a good jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Venom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Smashterov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smashterov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venom somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venom dives in and grabs Smashterov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smashterov pushes down on Venom's head and hops out.#T2#
Smashterov connects with a leg kick. Venom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smashterov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smashterov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smashterov slips a straight right by Venom.
Smashterov lands a body shot.
Smashterov misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom throws a lazy uppercut
and Smashterov counters with a series of strikes. Venom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Venom connects with the punch.
Venom throws a jab when Smashterov was well out of range.
Venom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smashterov throws out the jab.
Zangief Smashterov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashterov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Venom at a distance.
Smashterov throws a body punch but Venom moves out of range.
Smashterov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Smashterov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smashterov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Venom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smashterov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smashterov scores with a one two! Venom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Venom looks to land a body kick but Smashterov moved away.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smashterov moves away.
Smashterov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venom moves out of range of the strikes.
Venom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smashterov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Smashterov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smashterov connects with a body shot that sends Venom's belly button to the back.
Smashterov missing with a left hand there. Venom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smashterov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smashterov! But no joy.#T4#
Smashterov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Venom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venom avoids the body shot from Smashterov.
Venom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Venom misses.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smashterov moves away.
Venom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smashterov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Venom throws a body punch but Smashterov moves out of range. #TD#
Smashterov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Venom to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Smashterov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Venom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Venom shoots in looking for a takedown but Smashterov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Venom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Venom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smashterov momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Smashterov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zangief Smashterov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Smashterov swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Smashterov moves away from the strike by Venom.
Smashterov throws a head kick but Venom moves out of range.
Venom scores with the left hand. Smashterov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Smashterov.
Smashterov works the jab nicely.
Smashterov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Venom throws a body shot but no joy.
Smashterov misses with an uppercut.
Venom looks to land a combination but Smashterov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smashterov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Venom's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venom lands with a shot to the body.
Venom moves away from the strike by Smashterov. #T1#
Venom takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses.
Venom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Venom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smashterov lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom's hand.
Smashterov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venom.
Smashterov loads up on a big right hand but Venom slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Venom.
Venom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Venom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smashterov. Smashterov obviously looking to wear him down.
Smashterov moves out of range as Venom strikes.
Smashterov jabs at Venom's body.
Venom takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Venom misses with a combination
and Smashterov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Venom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smashterov.
Venom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Venom throws a right hand that Smashterov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashterov also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smashterov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Smashterov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Venom misses with a body punch
enabling Smashterov to counter with a crisp jab.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smashterov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smashterov throws a jab when Venom was well out of range.#TD#
Venom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smashterov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Smashterov tries to get to full guard but Venom has control of the leg.
Venom throwing shots but Smashterov is blocking nicely.
Venom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smashterov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smashterov wants to stand back up but Venom manages to pass into side control.
Smashterov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smashterov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Venom grinds an elbow into Smashterov's temple.
Venom 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.
Venom lands an elbow.
Venom controls the position from side control.
Venom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#CUT#
That has opened up Zangief Smashterov's cut even more.
Venom scoring with punches from side control.
Venom lands a nice forearm strike.
Smashterov struggling a bit here.
Smashterov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Venom connects with a decent elbow.
Venom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vick Venom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Zangief Smashterov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Venom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom misses with an uppercut. Smashterov saw that one coming.
Venom looks for a takedown but Smashterov sprawls well.
Venom moves away from the strike by Smashterov.
Nice defenses there by Venom.
Venom is looking for a counter combo.
Venom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smashterov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Venom. Those never looked like landing.
As Venom backs off Smashterov throws a huge counter combo but Venom manages to avoid it all.
Smashterov throws a jab but it's blocked by Venom.
Smashterov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
Smashterov lands a jab.
Venom takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses.
Venom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smashterov misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Smashterov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venom manages to avoid it.
Venom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Venom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smashterov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venom takes a swing at Smashterov's ribcage but misses.
Venom scores with a jab. Smashterov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom. Smashterov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smashterov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smashterov scoring well with a low kick there.
Smashterov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venom.
Venom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Smashterov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Venom.
Smashterov feints and then cracks Venom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Venom down. #T2#
Smashterov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venom doesn't seem bothered though.
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Smashterov's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smashterov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Venom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smashterov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smashterov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Venom's hands.
Smashterov throws a looping overhand right but Venom ducks down to avoid it.
Smashterov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smashterov ducks under a wild hook from Venom.
Smashterov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Venom throws an overhand right that lands on Smashterov's shoulder, as Smashterov tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Smashterov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Venom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smashterov tries to kick Venom off in order to stand up. Venom Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smashterov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Venom remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Venom landing strikes.
Smashterov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Venom connects with a decent elbow.
Venom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smashterov to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Smashterov is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Zangief Smashterov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Venom cracks Smashterov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Venom immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Smashterov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Venom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom retains his super heavyweight title!
Vick Venom 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.
Zangief Smashterov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.
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Event:
Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Smashterov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smashterov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smashterov defends it well.
Shango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Smashterov.
Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smashterov throws a hook but Shango avoids it easily.
Smashterov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smashterov slips under a jab from Shango.
Shango is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smashterov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shango blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Shango on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smashterov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smashterov. Smashterov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango misses with a hook. Smashterov ducked under it nicely.
Smashterov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shango.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smashterov.
Shango looks winded!
Smashterov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shango. #KD#
Smashterov drops Shango with a beautiful combination! Shango stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smashterov is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.#T1##KD#
Smashterov lands a big right hand that sends Shango crashing to the mat! Smashterov stays standing though and waves Shango back to his feet!#ROC#
Shango is rocked!
Smashterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashterov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zangief Smashterov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smashterov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smashterov connects with a leg kick. Shango looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shango takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Smashterov. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smashterov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smashterov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smashterov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shango's calf.#KD#
Smashterov lands a big right hand that sends Shango crashing to the mat! Smashterov stays standing though and waves Shango back to his feet!
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Smashterov finish him?
Smashterov scores with a hook to the body. Shango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shango seems to have recovered his senses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smashterov.
A bone on bone clash there as Shango blocks the leg kick.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashterov is just out of range.#T2#
Shango takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smashterov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Shango takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smashterov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zangief Smashterov!
Zangief Smashterov 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:
Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Drago rushes Smashterov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smashterov stalling the fight.
Smashterov tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago wants to take the fight to the mat but Smashterov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drago taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smashterov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smashterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago taking a breather.
Drago misses with a body punch.
Smashterov is trying to break the clinch but Drago is controlling him.
Drago blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashterov has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago has Smashterov pressed against the cage, preventing Smashterov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smashterov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Smashterov manages to break the clinch.
Drago goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.#T1#
Smashterov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drago's hands.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashterov as he avoids it easily.
Smashterov misses with a few strikes there.
Drago tries for a takedown but Smashterov circles away easily
and Smashterov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zangief Smashterov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vatli Drago.
Drago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smashterov counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Smashterov.#CUT#
It looks like Vatli Drago has been cut.
Drago looks winded!
Smashterov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smashterov lands with a right hand.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Smashterov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smashterov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drago momentarily.
#T2#
Smashterov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Drago falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smashterov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zangief Smashterov!
In his post fight interview, Zangief Smashterov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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