 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Skrap Fights 28
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Khadartsev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smithson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smithson is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev lands an elbow.
Smithson is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khadartsev.
Khadartsev 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.
Khadartsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khadartsev working the ground and pound.
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khadartsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smithson is avoiding damage well.
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Khadartsev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Khadartsev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khadartsev trying to control the position but Smithson is working away. #T1#
Smithson is looking to reverse the position.
Smithson is trying to control Khadartsev's posture but Khadartsev avoids it.
Khadartsev advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Khadartsev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smithson is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson is squirming around, avoiding Khadartsev's attempts to control the action.
Smithson taking shots to the head.
Smithson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadartsev raining down shots from the mount!
Khadartsev landing strikes from the mount and Smithson is in trouble! #T2#
Khadartsev wants to control but Smithson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Smithson is looking for a sweep. Khadartsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev content just to control the position here.
Khadartsev trying to control but Smithson is having none of it.
Khadartsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khadartsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Khadartsev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smithson?
Khadartsev looking to control but Smithson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khadartsev with good strikes from the mount here!
Khadartsev wants to control the pace but Smithson is squirming around nicely.
Khadartsev with shots to the head and body - Smithson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smithson tries to reverse the position but Khadartsev maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khadartsev with the ground and pound from mount.
Smithson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Khadartsev is looking to take a break and control but Smithson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khadartsev controlling the action here. #T4#
Khadartsev winds up and cracks Smithson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smithson is trying to control but can't.
Khadartsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khadartsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smithson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khadartsev trying to control the pace.
Khadartsev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadartsev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Khadartsev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khadartsev is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson trying to control but Khadartsev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Khadartsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadartsev. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithson jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smithson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smithson slips a straight right by Khadartsev.
Smithson cracks Khadartsev with an open hand slap.
Smithson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadartsev swings widly with a right hand
letting Smithson counter with a right hand.
Smithson throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Khadartsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadartsev looks to land a right hand but Smithson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Smithson.
Khadartsev fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadartsev drops his hands momentarily and Smithson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Smithson avoids the body shot from Khadartsev.
A nice combination there by Smithson.
Smithson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Smithson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadartsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
Khadartsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey Smithson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Khadartsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smithson did well to prevent Khadartsev getting side control.
Khadartsev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khadartsev working over Smithson with some ground and pound. Smithson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khadartsev is thwarting Smithson's attempts to control the position.
Khadartsev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smithson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson is in a horrible position here. Khadartsev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khadartsev tries to control but Smithson wriggling away. #T2#
Khadartsev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khadartsev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooh a big shot lands for Khadartsev! Smithson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Skrap Fights 21
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Cousins moves away from the strike by Smithson.
Nice straight punches there by Cousins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cousins.#CUT#
It looks like Harvey Smithson has been cut.
Cousins misses with a body shot.
Cousins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Cousins has been cut.
Smithson cracks Cousins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smithson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cousins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smithson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cousins should have avoided that one.
Smithson punishes Cousins's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Cousins.
Cousins scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cousins walks into a left hand.
Cousins scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Smithson is rocked!
Cousins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smithson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cousins finish him?
Smithson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smithson seems to have recovered his senses.
Smithson connects with a right hand. Cousins shakes it off.#KD2#
Smithson cracks Cousins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cousins to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cousins is rocked!
Smithson drops Cousins with a huge uppercut! Cousins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smithson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
A victorious Harvey Smithson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Smithson.
Smithson throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro throws a lazy right hand but Smithson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithson.
Smithson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Toro takes one to the chin there.#TD#
El Toro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smithson's guard.
Smithson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithson has control of El Toro's left arm, preventing El Toro from doing any damage.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro stands and throws Smithson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson is looking for a sweep.
Smithson manages to work his way to half guard, despite El Toro's best efforts.#T1#
El Toro is trying to control. Smithson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but Smithson defends it.
Smithson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson 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.
Smithson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but El Toro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smithson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smithson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smithson is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smithson is controlling El Toro's trapped leg to prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Smithson is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smithson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smithson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
Smithson trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro won't allow Smithson to sweep him here.
Smithson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. #REVB#
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for a triangle but Smithson pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T3#
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithson is one step ahead there.
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smithson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithson is one step ahead there.
Smithson wanted to stand there but El Toro had control of the position.
Smithson wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#SUB#
El Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smithson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smithson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smithson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Smithson controlling him for the moment.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Smithson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithson works his way back into a safe position though.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Smithson postures up.
Smithson sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smithson as he jumps to the side.
El Toro slips under a jab.
Smithson scores with a nice right hand.
Smithson staying out of range there.
Smithson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick by Smithson misses #TD#
and El Toro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smithson's guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smithson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smithson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smithson wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
El Toro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro passes Smithson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smithson defending well though.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Smithson's hands, connecting with Smithson's forehead.
Smithson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Toro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithson can do to turn this around?
Smithson has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Toro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smithson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro postures up.
#T2#
Smithson pulls El Toro in to control the position.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smithson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro connects with a couple of short punches.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
Smithson trying to control the position.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
Smithson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there. #T3#
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smithson looking for a sweep. Not yet Smithson, not yet.
El Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Toro cracks Smithson with a solid left hand.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
El Toro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
Smithson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro won't allow Smithson to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
El Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Smithson is retaining full guard.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
Smithson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. #REVB#
Smithson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Smithson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
El Toro misses with a low kick.
Smithson throws a series of punches but El Toro avoids them all with ease.
Smithson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smithson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smithson wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
Smithson gets full guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Smithson's brow. #T1#
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Smithson is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.
El Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Smithson has wrist control.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Smithson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smithson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because El Toro has locked up a guillotine! El Toro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smithson is holding on here and El Toro must be using up a lot of energy. Smithson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! El Toro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Skrap Fights 8
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Smithson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paaluttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paaluttaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Smithson.#CUT2#
It looks like Pauli Paaluttaja has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smithson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smithson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Smithson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smithson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Smithson tries to keep at a distance but Paaluttaja has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Smithson manages to break the clinch.
Smithson tries to score with a low kick but Paaluttaja moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smithson.
Smithson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paaluttaja has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paaluttaja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smithson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smithson swats away the attempt to clinch by Paaluttaja.
Smithson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smithson lands a really nice looking cross but Paaluttaja seems unphased.
#CUT2#
Pauli Paaluttaja's cut is getting worse.
Smithson looks to land a body kick but Paaluttaja moved away.
Smithson lands with a cross.
Pauli Paaluttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paaluttaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Smithson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smithson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Smithson sends Paaluttaja crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smithson is motioning to the referee to let Paaluttaja up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Paaluttaja is rocked!#CUT2#
Pauli Paaluttaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smithson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Paaluttaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smithson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paaluttaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Paaluttaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paaluttaja is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paaluttaja tries to clinch but Smithson moves out of range.
Paaluttaja is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smithson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Paaluttaja to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Paaluttaja just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Smithson!
Harvey Smithson is the new heavyweight champion!
Harvey Smithson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Skrap Fights 4
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
ONeil connects with a body shot that sends Smithson's belly button to the back.
Smithson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeil has been cut.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.
ONeil misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from ONeil misses its intended target.
Smithson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smithson swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeil.
ONeil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithson on the side of the head.
Smithson connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeil. ONeil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ONeil takes a swing at Smithson's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithson throws a looping overhand right but ONeil ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from ONeil misses.
Smithson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
ONeil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithson.
Nice body punch from Smithson.
ONeil lands a right hand.
Smithson has had enough of the clinch but ONeil keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
ONeil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
ONeil manages to break the clinch.
Smithson blocks a jab.
ONeil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithson looks to land a left hand but ONeil moved out of range nicely.
ONeil swings for the body but Smithson moves out of range.
ONeil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithson cracks ONeil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ONeil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smithson back to the ropes. ONeil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ONeil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ONeil scrambles back to his feet.
Smithson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithson misses the target.
ONeil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Smithson does no damage.
Smithson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smithson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ONeil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Smithson does it's job there.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Smithson.#CUT2#
Shaquille ONeil's cut is getting worse.
Smithson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks ONeil right on the button. ONeil goes down! Smithson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smithson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
Harvey Smithson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
BANDAI 11: Tapout
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Smithson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banner throws a jab when Smithson was well out of range.
A cross from Smithson lands.
Smithson 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.
Smithson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smithson wants it to stay on the feet.
Smithson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Smithson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Smithson.
Banner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smithson catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smithson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithson lands a jab.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithson sprawls well. Smithson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Smithson steps in with a hook that catches Banner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smithson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Banner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
A very excited looking Harvey Smithson 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
BANDAI 7: Destiny
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Smithson throws a lazy right hand but Crowder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithson misses with a wild body shot.
Smithson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowder.
Crowder throws a combination. Smithson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smithson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smithson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Crowder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowder lands a two punch combo.
Crowder missing with a left hand there. Smithson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doherty's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smithson lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crowder scrambles back to his feet.
Smithson lands a jab.
Crowder defending well as Smithson loads up on a big left hand.
Smithson lands a right hook to the body.
Smithson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smithson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Smithson misses with an uppercut
and Crowder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smithson ducks under a wild hook from Crowder.
Smithson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithson.
Crowder takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder takes a swing at Smithson's ribcage but misses.
Crowder walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Smithson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Smithson!
A very excited looking Harvey Smithson 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
KONFLIKT FC XIII
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jasrai shoots in and drives through. Smithson sprawls well.
Jasrai misses with a takedown
and Smithson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sonor Jasrai has been cut.
Smithson throws a body punch but Jasrai moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jasrai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Smithson cracks Jasrai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jasrai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smithson finish him?
#ROC#
Jasrai is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithson throws out a loose jab but Jasrai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasrai moves away.#TD2#
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smithson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jasrai works to advance to full mount. Smithson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasrai wants to take his opponent's back but Smithson doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Jasrai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smithson is controlling an arm, preventing Jasrai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smithson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jasrai on the ground.
Smithson tries to reverse the position but Jasrai maintains control.
Jasrai controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Jasrai swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonor Jasrai!
After the fight, Sonor Jasrai 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
KONFLIKT FC VI
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Smithson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Smithson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithson with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Volkov has been cut.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Harvey Smithson has been cut.
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Smithson tries to clinch but Volkov moves away
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smithson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smithson throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithson. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smithson lands an overhand right.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Smithson misses.
Volkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harvey Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smithson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexei Volkov's cut even more.
Smithson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smithson takes the fight into the clinch.
Smithson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smithson has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Smithson pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Volkov.
Smithson cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithson throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Smithson avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithson.
Smithson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithson.
Smithson throws a head punch that misses.
Smithson throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Smithson throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Smithson trying to control the position but instead, Volkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smithson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smithson fails to land.
Smithson struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Smithson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smithson looking to slow down the pace here.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Smithson misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands a left hand.
Smithson working aggressively here.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Volkov.
Smithson takes a shot to the head.
Smithson blocks an uppercut.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Smithson working aggressively here.
Smithson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smithson throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Smithson's head.
Smithson misses with some punches.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smithson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smithson fails to land.
Smithson misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#KD2#
Volkov drops Smithson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smithson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Smithson is rocked!#T4#
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Smithson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Smithson blocks it.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smithson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smithson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smithson drops to his knees and Volkov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Volkov!
|
|
|
|
Event:
KING Tournament FINAL FOUR
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson defending well as Smithson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smithson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smithson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithson misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smithson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smithson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Smithson misses.
Smithson lands with a shot to the body.
Smithson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!#KD2#
Smithson drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smithson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Jackson has been cut.
Smithson lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smithson drops Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smithson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
A victorious Harvey Smithson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
KONFLIKT FC III
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Reyes feints and then cracks Smithson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smithson down.
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reyes walks into a left hand.
Smithson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reyes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reyes is aggressively charging in as Smithson backs up avoiding any damage. Smithson tosses out a jab and Reyes runs right into it face first! Reyes is out cold! Smithson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Reyes's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harvey Smithson!
A relieved looking Harvey Smithson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
