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Event:
GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smif has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smif and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smif is out of range. #KD#
McGuire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smif tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
McGuire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGuire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
McGuire is working Smif over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smif is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard. #SUB#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smif has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.#CL2#
Smif gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Smif misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Johnson tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands a right hand.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Smif tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Smif is breathing heavily.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Smif is working Johnson over against the cage.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
#T2#
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocking some punches.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Smif's ribcage. Smif let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T3#
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Smif blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif blocking some punches.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Johnson works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson is leaning against Smif and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Johnson lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson lands with a hook. Smif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Johnson cracks Smif with a good jab.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Johnson jabs at Smif's body.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Smif crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Smif back to his feet!#ROC2#Smif is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smif right on the button. Smif goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
A less than humble Karim Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Darongo misses the target.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darongo.
Smif takes one on the button.
Darongo lunges at Smif with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smif's hand.
Darongo swinging wildly here.
Smif needs to keep his hands up - Darongo had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Darongo misses
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darongo. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darongo.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darongo.
Darongo swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Darongo tries to land a body kick
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darongo swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Darongo moved out of range.
Darongo misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darongo misses with a body punch
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Darongo loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Darongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smif counters with a huge left! Darongo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smif isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Darongo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smif!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
An out of breath Bill Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Smif down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Smif back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Smif is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif lands a body shot.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.#KD2#
Smif drops Ferguson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ferguson looks back up at him and smiles so Smif waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Smif ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ferguson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif!
Our winner, Bill Smif, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Thulani misses with a body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.
Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Thulani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Thulani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thulani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smif under the eye.
Thulani misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thulani with a body shot.
Thulani misses with a looping left.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif moves out of range as Thulani strikes.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Thulani misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Thulani is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Smif drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Smif waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and Smif scores with a counter punch that sends Thulani to the canvas! Smif smells blood - he's punishing Thulani with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thulani has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
After winning the bout, Bill Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarver.
Tarver throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarver misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarver tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarver swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarver misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Tarver moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarver is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tarver looks to clinch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarver lands a nice shot to the body.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarver moves away.#T2#
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarver.
Tarver misses with a body shot.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smif's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smif scrambles back to his feet.
Smif slips a straight right by Tarver.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tarver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarver misses with a left hand
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Jab by Tarver.#T4#
Tarver throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarver.
Tarver misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarver connects with a body shot that sends Smif's belly button to the back.
Smif moves away from the strike by Tarver.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smif's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tarver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Smif.#KD2#
Smif sends Tarver crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smif is motioning to the referee to let Tarver up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice uppercut there from Smif.#CL#
Tarver gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Smif to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Smif postures up. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smif can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smif gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Antonio Tarver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smif trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Smif defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tarver has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smif should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tarver has tightened it up now! Smif should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
An out of breath Antonio Tarver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vieira with a body shot.
Vieira with a nice calf kick.
Smif moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Smif misses with a left hand
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vieira throws a right hand that Smif ducks under and follows up with a left that Smif also avoids with ease.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Vieira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Vieira misses.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira misses with a hook
letting Smif counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vieira.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Smif takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Vieira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vieira.
Vieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Vieira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A jab from Vieira finds it's way through Smif's defenses.
A shot to the body from Smif misses
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vieira. Beautiful body shot.
Smif avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Vieira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Vieira catches Smif right on the button with a cross.
Vieira misses with a body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorlan Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smif.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Vieira misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vieira misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and Smif counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smif finish him?!
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!
Vieira misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vieira! Smif lets Vieira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#T2#
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Smif rattles Vieira with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Vieira tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Smif dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Vieira stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Smif thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Munhoz has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Munhoz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munhoz with a body shot.
Munhoz tries for a takedown but Smif sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munhoz. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munhoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munhoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smif sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munhoz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smif as he avoids it easily.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Munhoz misses with a takedown
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Munhoz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smif counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif!
A very excited looking Bill Smif made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.#CUT#It looks like James Murray has been cut.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##KD#
Smif feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murray sprawling to the canvas! Murray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smif finish him?!
#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Murray moves away from the strike by Smif.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murray.
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!
Murray connects with a crisp jab.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smif doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Murray gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Smif points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Murray wakes up just in time to hear Smif thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Smif sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Smif gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif staying out of range there.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smif as he avoids it easily.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T2#
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smif counters with a left to the body.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Smif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Smif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Sakuraba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
As Sakuraba looks to move away, Smif throws a big counter combo but Sakuraba just gets out of the way.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Smif escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab
letting Smif counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
Sakuraba looking to score a takedown here. Smif is defending well but Sakuraba drives through and ends up in Smif's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Sakuraba passes Smif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smif tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Smif's guard.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Smif on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smif tries to get out of the position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Smif keeps moving.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smif managing to control the position. #T1#
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Smif is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Smif looking for a sweep. Not yet Smif, not yet. #SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smif defends it well. #T2#
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Smif is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smif's head. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Smif is defending well.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smif is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Smif is defending the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smif wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smif keeps working.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Smif is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuraba. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Smif was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smif is trying to break free.
Smif tries to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuraba prevents Smif from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps Smif's head back.
#T3#
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smif avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuraba closes the distance but Smif moves to the side
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smif defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Smif into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiha thinking.
Ruiha 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.
Smif throws a body punch but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha misses with a right hand
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif staying out of range there.
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha misses with a looping left.
Jab from Smif.
Ruiha misses with a hook
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Ruiha misses.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiha thinking.
Ruiha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Ruiha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruiha misses with a body punch
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smif throws a series of punches but Ruiha avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Smif there.
Ruiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruiha misses with a wild body shot.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smif swings for the body but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruiha takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiha throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Ruiha swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiha is just out of range.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiha lands with a right hand. #KD#
Smif lands a big uppercut and Ruiha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruiha looks OK. Smif waves Ruiha back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a big right hand! Oh Ruiha is in trouble here! Smif follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
A victorious Bill Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVT 40: Smith v Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nti shoots in and bounces Smif off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nti controls the pace.#T1#
Nti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smif keeping full guard, as Nti tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bill Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti misses with a right hand
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nti scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Nti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Nti has Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Smif breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nti or perhaps it was just good defense by Smif, which made it look bad.
A jab lands there for Smif.#T3#
Nti cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Nti lands a right hook to the body.
Smif misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nti clinches up with Smif and pushes him back against the cage.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents the takedown attempt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Smif fights it but they end up in guard.
Smif wants to sweep but no luck.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nti passes Smif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Nti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Smif seems unphased.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Nti with a jab.
A big right from Nti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Smif looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Smif is retaining full guard.
Nti controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nti.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smif won't be happy with that.
Nti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Smif is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smif struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smif gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smif tries to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Nti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nti lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
Nti lands a lovely overhand right.
Nti avoids the body shot from Smif.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands with a right hand.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smif misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nti lands a slapping body shot.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Nti.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Smif is looking for the big counter here.
Kwame Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Smif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Smif.
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!
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smif tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Smif.
Nti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Smif does no damage. #T3#
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti slips a jab from Smif.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti avoids the body shot from Smif.
Nti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smif sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smif misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nti with a body shot.
Nti works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Smif.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Nti takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nti lands with a hook. Smif tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Nti counters with a shoot takedown. Smif fights it but they end up in guard.
Nti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smif controlling Nti's posture.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Nti wants to pass the guard but Smif is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smif can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smif trying to remain calm as Nti controls from the top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nti tries to advance to mount but Smif denies him.
Nti slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smif trying his best to control but Nti has mounted him.
Nti content just to control the position here.
Nti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smif is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nti controlling from the full mount.
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nti controlling from mount.
Smif really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nti content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smif looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
Nti tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti misses the body punch
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nti swings widly with a right hand
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Nti defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Nti.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Smif lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nti at a distance.
#T2#
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Nti misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nti.
Nti tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Smif catches Nti right on the button with a cross.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nti cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.#T3#
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook.
Nti slips a straight right by Smif.#T4#
Smif swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nti scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Nti counters with a single leg into guard. Smif didn't expect that.
Smif has control of Nti's left arm, preventing Nti from doing any damage.
Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smif for as long as he can get away with.
Nti wants to pass the guard but Smif is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smif!
Nti taking a breather here. #T2#
Smif tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nti controlling his opponent. #T3#
Further stalling from Nti.
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nti continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bellicose 135 - Prospects 12
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.
Smif takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane. #KD#
Smif cracks Thrane with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thrane looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smif finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane scores with a nice right hand.
Thrane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Thrane, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Thrane. #T1#
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
Smif is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Thrane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif checks a low kick from Thrane.#T2#
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrane lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrane throws out a powerful jab.
Thrane misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Thrane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrane feints a counter leg kick.
Smif takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Thrane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif is looking to wear down Thrane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smif misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Smif scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif swings for the body but Thrane moves out of range.
Smif backing away here, and Thrane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrane feints a counter leg kick.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif jabs at Thrane's body.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Thrane throws a lazy head kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Thrane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Smif has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrane.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Thrane counters with a head kick.
Thrane has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Thrane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrane scores with a leg kick.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Thrane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Thrane dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thrane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
Thrane with the inside leg kick.
Thrane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Smif off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Thrane feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrane counters with an inside leg kick.
Thrane thuds a left hand into Smif's body.
A good leg kick by Thrane. #T1#
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
Jørgen Thrane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrane.
A solid body kick from Thrane.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrane loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrane connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smif throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Thrane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrane.
Thrane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smif in his tracks.
Thrane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Thrane slips under a jab from Smif.
Thrane moves out of range as Smif strikes.
Thrane scores with a nice right hand.
Thrane tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Thrane with a nice calf kick.
Thrane ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thrane in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thrane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Thrane moved out of range nicely.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane scores with a one two! Smif had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smif's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Thrane scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one. #T4#
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane throws a leg kick which misses Smif's front leg but catches the back leg as Smif tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Thrane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrane lands a head kick!
Thrane feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jørgen Thrane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Thrane.
Thrane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif misses the jab.
Thrane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Thrane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrane lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.
Smif throws a hook but Thrane blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrane.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Thrane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrane tries to land a body kick
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrane slips under a jab.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrane's head backwards.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Thrane raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif throws a body punch but Thrane moves out of range.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Thrane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrane thumps Smif with a low kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Thrane.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smif takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane scores with a three punch combo!
Thrane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrane moves away.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Thrane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Thrane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrane misses with a few strikes there.
Smif steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thrane. That one must have hurt.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrane is just out of range.
Jørgen Thrane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Thrane.
Thrane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a straight right hand.
Smif takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Thrane lands but Smif takes it in his stride. #T4#
A shot to the body from Smif misses
and Thrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif cracks Thrane with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrane misses with a straight left.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrane was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Smif throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Thrane looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrane. Thrane obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jørgen Thrane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jørgen Thrane!
Our winner, Jørgen Thrane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose 128
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif slips a jab from Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Smif gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Smif.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working aggressively here.
#T1#
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunt has been cut.
Hunt throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Smif throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif staying out of range there.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
Nice uppercut lands for Smif. That snapped Hunt's head back.
#T2#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Hunt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
Hunt slips a straight right by Smif.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smif swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A big right from Smif misses.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
#CUT#That has opened up Paul Hunt's cut even more.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Smif off the cage and back into range.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Smif.
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T4#
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
#CL#
Smif has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Smif tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Smif's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif blocking some punches.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Smif throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Smif digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Smif cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hunt moves forwards but Smif connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#The cut above Paul Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smif momentarily.
#T2#
Smif ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Smif scores with a one two! Hunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smif works the jab nicely.#ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#Paul Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smif.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Smif backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Smif connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif misses with a few strikes there.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Smif's leg. Smif is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.#T3#
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Jab by Hunt.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smif moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Smif!
A very excited looking Bill Smif made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stronk tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
Stronk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Stronk.
Stronk misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ian Stronk has been cut.
Stronk looks to clinch
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Stronk throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Stronk moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif takes a swing at Stronk's ribcage but misses.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stronk throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Smif rushes Stronk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk effectively controlling the action here.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
Stronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Stronk controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Stronk is trying to stall.
Stronk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stronk can turn it around.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Smif working hard to break the clinch.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Stronk controls the action.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stronk working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stronk looking to slow down the pace here.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Stronk.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
#T3#
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stronk fails to land.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stronk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smif's efforts to push away.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif is leaning against Stronk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif misses with a body punch.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stronk working aggressively here.
#T4#
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Smif misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stronk blocks a body shot from Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A short right from Smif.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Stronk looks winded!
Stronk blocking some punches.
Stronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif prevents a body shot from Stronk.
Stronk looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD#
Smif cracks Stronk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smif has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stronk to stand back up!
Stronk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stronk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Stronk is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Stronk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smif swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Stronk's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 102
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa wants to counter the offense by Smif and move into the clinch position.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokugawa misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokugawa.
Smif throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokugawa punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokugawa.
Smif closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif lands the left hand.
Smif tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smif rather than just go for the knockout.
Tokugawa misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Tokugawa is looking to slow Smif down with leg kicks.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.#T3#
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif connects with a body shot that sends Tokugawa's belly button to the back.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Tokugawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Smif tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
Tokugawa cracks Smif with a good jab.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Smif.#T4#
Tokugawa lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
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!
Smif misses with a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif walks into a jab.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif scores with a jab. Tokugawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokugawa.
Smif misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smif tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokugawa scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Smif clinches with his opponent.
Tokugawa cracks Smif with a nice body shot.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smif misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tokugawa feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Smif is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Decent striking displayed by Tokugawa there.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Smif misses.
Tokugawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tokugawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Tokugawa throws a leg kick
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tokugawa lands with a cross.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokugawa walks into a left hand.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the head.
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Smif down.
Tokugawa tries to score with a low kick but Smif moves his leg out of the way.
Tokugawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A cross from Tokugawa lands.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Smif misses.
Tokugawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Smif steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a double jab.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tokugawa motions for Smif to come forward. Tokugawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Smif takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Smif with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokugawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Tokugawa tenderised Smif's leg. Smif is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokugawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Tokugawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif tries to clinch
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Tokugawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Smif.
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokugawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smif checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokugawa.
A big right from Tokugawa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range.
Smif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smif misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Tokugawa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Tokugawa misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Smif misses with a double jab.
Smif misses with a jab to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smif checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smif looks to clinch
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smif shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokugawa eats them both and turns towards Smif to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smif on the side of the head.
Smif throws a right and a left that Tokugawa avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif backing away here, and Tokugawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Tokugawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tokugawa thinking.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokugawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokugawa misses with a leg kick
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Smif misses.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
Smif throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands a nice hook to Smif's body. Smif takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Smif takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smif's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Tokugawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokugawa scores with a leg kick.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smif swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tokugawa scrambles back to his feet.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smif tries to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smif misses with a body punch
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a hook to the body
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tokugawa defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif looks to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Tokugawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Smif blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif misses with a looping left.#T1#
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Tokugawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smif under the eye.
Smif throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokugawa tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kai Tokugawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokugawa.
A good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa feints a counter leg kick.
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Smif lands a nice hook to Tokugawa's body. Tokugawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif tries to move into range but Tokugawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Tokugawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.#T4#
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Smif throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa moves away from the strike by Smif.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tokugawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
A very excited looking Kai Tokugawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose 90
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Smif feints a jab promting Reyes to slip. Smif then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reyes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Cyborg Reyes has been cut.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Nice cross by Smif.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
Reyes dodges the punch combination from Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Smif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smif.#CL#
Smif tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smif misses with the head strike.
Reyes can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Reyes lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Reyes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif misses with some punches.
#T2#
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Reyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Reyes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif gets through Reyes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
A short uppercut from Reyes.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Reyes.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#Cyborg Reyes's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif being controlled against the cage.
Reyes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Smif jabs at Reyes's body.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Smif is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Bill Smif seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reyes! Smif lets Reyes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif is stalking Reyes. Reyes circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Smif, and it's lights out! Reyes really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif!
An out of breath Bill Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Smif.
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smif tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Smif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Smif is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sakuraba passes Smif's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba. #SUB#
Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Smif defends the submission attempt.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smif can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smif is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Sakuraba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smif is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hayato Sakuraba!
A very excited looking Hayato Sakuraba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Crawley.
Crawley scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
Smif gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawley.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws a right hand that Crawley ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawley also avoids with ease.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif lands with a hook. Crawley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Smif closes the distance and clinches.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif lands a left hand.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Crawley blocking some punches.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smif cracks Crawley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crawley lands a slapping body shot.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Smif misses.
Smif falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Crawley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a hook to the body. Smif takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smif cracks Crawley with an open hand slap.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Smif displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Crawley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Crawley is rocked!
Smif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawley thumps Smif with a low kick.
Crawley throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Crawley.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Smif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smif connects with a single shot there.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Crawley.
Crawley walks into a stiff left hand from Smif.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
A big right from Crawley misses.
Nice shot by Smif.
Smif needs to keep his hands up - Crawley had a free shot at his head there.
Crawley needs to keep his hands up - Smif had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crawley is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
A low kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Smif. #KD#
Smif feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawley sprawling to the canvas! Crawley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smif finish him?!
Crawley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Crawley throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Crawley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. Crawley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawley. Crawley obviously looking to wear him down.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawley.#CL#
Smif darts in and clinches Crawley up against the cage.
Crawley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Crawley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Smif tries a body shot but Crawley blocks it.
#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bill Smif will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Smif blocks a leg kick.
Smif moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smif has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crawley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crawley motions for Smif to come forward. Crawley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smif gets a clinch. #BC2#
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Smif jabs at Crawley's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawley has time to react.
Crawley drops his hands momentarily and Smif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawley's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Smif.
Smif is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Smif is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
A big left from Smif misses.
Crawley digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.
Crawley feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smif is looking for a counter combo.
Crawley lands a nice looking body shot.
Crawley misses the jab.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif with a hook.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif swinging wildly here.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Smif slips under a jab from Crawley.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif misses the jab.
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Smif.
Crawley throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Crawley throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Smif lands an overhand right.#T3#
Crawley dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Crawley throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley lands with a cross.
Smif stuns Crawley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Smif moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Crawley feints a counter leg kick.
Smif scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawley doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Crawley with the inside leg kick.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bill Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif lands a body punch.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawley. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Crawley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crawley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Smif will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smif misses with a double jab.
A big left from Smif misses. #CL#
Smif gets a clinch.
Crawley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawley misses with some punches.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawley's elbow.
Crawley can't break the clinch.
Smif lands a body punch.
Smif lands a body punch.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Crawley blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif lands a left hand.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smif pushes Crawley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Crawley avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage. #T1#
Crawley takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Crawley.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley lands a shoulder strike.
Crawley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Crawley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Crawley.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Crawley misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smif has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawley.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a good low kick that Smif was not able to check. #CL#
Smif has managed to clinch.
Billy Crawley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Crawley wants to break free but Smif has control.
#BC2#
Crawley manages to break the clinch.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif connects with the punch.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Smif.
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Smif.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Smif avoids the body shot from Crawley.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawley.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Crawley cracks Smif with an open hand slap.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch successfully.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Crawley controls the action.
Smif has Crawley pressed against the cage, preventing Crawley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Smif gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
A short right from Crawley on the inside.
Crawley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif has Crawley pressed against the cage, preventing Crawley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif scores with a jab to the head.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Smif moves into range and clinches up with Crawley.
Crawley misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bill Smif!
A victorious Bill Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Quigley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quigley defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Quigley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quigley scrambles back to his feet.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.#CL#
Smif has managed to clinch.
Smif lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Quigley tries to tie him up.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Quigley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quigley works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Smif lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quigley.
Quigley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smif seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quigley can turn it around.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quigley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quigley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quigley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quigley has Smif pressed against the cage.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quigley.
Smif lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Quigley.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quigley misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley moves out of range.
Smif fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Quigley on the side of the head.
Quigley misses with a looping left.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Quigley scores with a jab to the head.
Quigley avoids the body shot from Smif.
Quigley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quigley.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quigley tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Quigley manages to break the clinch.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley moves away
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Smif instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Quigley.
#T4#
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands a right hand. #BC2#
Quigley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quigley scores with a jab.
Quigley defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Quigley seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
Smif lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
Smif lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif swinging wildly here.
Quigley looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Quigley is just out of range.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Quigley scores with a nice right hand.
Smif tries to clinch up.
Smif works over Quigley's head and body with a nice combination.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley lands with a good body shot.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Smif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smif.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quigley was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif throws a good cross that connects.
Quigley drops his hands momentarily and Smif takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif throws the left hand but Quigley avoids the punch easily.
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Quigley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Quigley.
Quigley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Quigley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Smif misses.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quigley lands a glancing blow to the side of Smif's head.#T2#
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smif fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quigley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Smif moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Quigley.
Quigley tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Quigley struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quigley blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Quigley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Smif misses. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Smif moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smif throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Smif tries to clinch but Quigley is having none of it.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley misses the jab.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smif misses.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.#CUT2#Bill Smif's cut is getting worse.
Smif scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif connects with a jab.
Smif slips a straight right by Quigley.
Quigley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley lands the left hand.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Quigley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quigley lands a jab to the nose.
Quigley throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quigley cracks Smif with an open hand slap.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quigley can do to turn this around?
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quigley moves away.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Smif's cut.
That's time! Smif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smif thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smif lands with an uppercut that bounces Quigley off the cage and back into range.
Quigley takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Smif there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Smif.
Quigley tries to stall but Smif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Smif lands a body shot.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Quigley misses with a punch to the body.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quigley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Smif lands a body punch.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Quigley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quigley trying to control the position but instead, Smif has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quigley into the cage.
Quigley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quigley blocking some punches.
Smif misses with some punches.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
Quigley scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Smif.
Quigley lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Quigley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif blocks a body shot from Quigley.
A body shot lands from Smif.
Quigley can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
#BC2#
Quigley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quigley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Smif takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Quigley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quigley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Quigley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley looking to slow down the pace here.
Quigley tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smif as Quigley tries to tie him up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quigley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quigley lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Quigley tries to circle away but Smif has him pinned against the cage.
Smif keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quigley's efforts to push away.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quigley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bill Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quigley wants to get back to striking at distance but Smif won't allow it.
Quigley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Smif.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Smif!
An out of breath Bill Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Pustik vs Orlov
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Slice tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slice jabs at Smif's body.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Nice shot by Smif.
Slice gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smif gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Slice is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
Bill Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Wellstone vs Smiff
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Wellstone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellstone momentarily.
Wellstone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif misses the jab.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Wellstone moves away and avoids it.
Wellstone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wellstone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Wellstone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wellstone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Wellstone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smif is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Wellstone is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif cracks Wellstone with a hook to the temple - Wellstone is on wobbly legs here! Smif swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wellstone falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Smif wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Smif!
After winning the bout, Bill Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Smif avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut.
Smif fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up Thibodeaux Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux Jr.. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Smif.
Smif throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thibodeaux Jr. stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smif swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smif throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Smif lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Smif.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Smif.
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!
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the body shot from Smif.
Smif lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smif with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux Jr. closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Smif connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux Jr. 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Thibodeaux Jr. working aggressively here.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to throw knees to the head but Smif is blocking nicely.
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body punch.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux Jr.'s elbow.
A short right from Smif on the inside. #BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Smif throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
Smif throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux Jr.! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Thibodeaux Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range. #T4#
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Thibodeaux Jr. forces Smif back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Smif gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux Jr. into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux Jr. is looking to control Smif's arms but Smif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thibodeaux Jr. has his back to the cage.
A short right from Thibodeaux Jr. on the inside.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smif misses with a right hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Smif misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr..
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a head kick.
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. walks into a straight right hand from Smif.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux Jr. can do to turn this around?
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smif on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. Thibodeaux Jr. obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smif's sensitive parts.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Smif.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a body shot.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux Jr..
A nice leg kick lands there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr. was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif misses with a looping left.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. slips the punch.
Smif swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Smif cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smif throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux Jr. on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a good body shot.
Smif lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux Jr.'s body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.#CL2#
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smif.
#T3#
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to force a seperation but Smif has the dominant position.
Smif tries a body shot but Thibodeaux Jr. blocks it.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux Jr.'s head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif gets through Thibodeaux Jr.'s defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux Jr. won't allow it.
Thibodeaux Jr. goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux Jr. keeps him there for the moment.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif misses with some punches.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux Jr. backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux Jr. back against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr. is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif prevents Thibodeaux Jr. from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. prevents a body shot from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux Jr..
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux Jr.. #BC2#
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux Jr. digs a good body shot into Smif's ribs.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a shot to the body.
Smif swings for the body but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
Smif scores with a nice right hand.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to clinch
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr. staying out of range there.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif lands with a right hand.
Smif throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smif rather than just go for the knockout.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a shot to the body
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Thibodeaux Jr. is rocked!
Smif closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thibodeaux Jr.! Smif dives in looking to finish! Thibodeaux Jr. is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif!
After winning the bout, Bill Smif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (6)
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Victors darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
Victors working hard to break the clinch.
Victors wants to get back to striking at distance but Smif won't allow it.
Victors is trying to push Smif away but Smif has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Victors working hard to break the clinch.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Smif. #CUT#It looks like Nigel Victors has been cut.
Smif stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Victors blocks a body shot from Smif.
Victors tries to circle away but Smif has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
Victors looks winded!
Smif has Victors pressed against the cage, preventing Victors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Victors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smif has him pressed against the cage.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Smif - that landed with a thud.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
A short uppercut from Smif.
A short left from Smif.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif. #ROC#Victors is rocked!
Smif lands a left hand.
Victors is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
Smif dips a shoulder and cracks Victors with a mighty uppercut! Victors falls back against the cage and Smif unloads with a barrage of strikes! Victors is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smif screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif! |
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Event:
Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Smif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smif lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smif lands with a shot to the body.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones !
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Jones is looking to clinch but Smif is avoiding it.
Smif connects with a body shot.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Smif 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 Jones to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jones just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bill Smif! |
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Event:
NYCL 20 - Johnson vs Mironi
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Daniels slips a jab from Smif.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels with the inside leg kick.
Daniels slips under a jab from Smif.
Smif blocks the body kick.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Daniels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smif's guard.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smif is keeping the position for now.
Daniels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daniels on the ground.#T1#
Smif keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniels trying to control but Smif is working from the bottom.
Daniels advances position into side control!
Daniels wants to control but Smif is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smif to see if he's OK.
Smif tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Daniels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smif is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smif is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smif on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smif tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Smif's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Daniels has hold of Smif's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smif seems comfortable defending it but Daniels has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smif is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smif is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Daniels couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clayton Daniels!
After the big win, Clayton Daniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NYCL 12 - Foote vs Smif
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Smif lands a glancing blow to the side of Foote's head.#CUT2#It looks like Sheldy Foote has been cut.
Smif connects with the punch.#CL#
Foote has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foote blocking some punches.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smif can't break the clinch.
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foote prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif wants to get back to striking at distance but Foote won't allow it.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Smif can't break the clinch.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif digs a right hand into Foote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foote's gas tank.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Smif blocking some punches.
#T1#
Smif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Foote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foote misses with a knee strike.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smif's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smif's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smif is trying to force a seperation but Foote has the dominant position.
Foote throws an elbow that misses.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
#T2#
Smif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foote or not.
Foote is breathing heavily.
Smif wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif dodges an elbow strike from Foote.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif is looking to break free of the clinch but Foote has double underhooks.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smif.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Smif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
Foote takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foote drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smif lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Smif lands a big right hand that sends Foote crashing to the mat! Smif stays standing though and waves Foote back to his feet!#ROC2#Foote is rocked!
Smif darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Foote's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Smif before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Smif! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Smif has a takedown stuffed.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smif.
Smif throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Smif swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smif is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smif breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smif's waist but Smif gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. #T1#
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smif is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Smif circles away and we're back to standing.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smif shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smif throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #CL2#
Jones rushes Smif and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smif is defending well.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smif is keeping busy.#BC#
Smif escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks for a takedown but Smif sprawls well.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Smif against the cage.
Jones has Smif pressed against the cage.
#T2##BC#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
Jones slips a jab from Smif.
Smif changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif misses with a low kick.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Smif.#CUT#It looks like Anton Jones has been cut.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smif blocks a head kick by Jones.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.#T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smif but Smif pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is looking to clinch.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones is looking to chop away at Smif's legs.
As Jones tries to get set, Smif tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Smif sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Smif shakes him off and moves away.
Smif shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Smif displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Smif listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Smif closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smif is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Smif circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Smif closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Smif breaks from the clinch.
Smif dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Smif has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Smif steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Smif closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
Smif blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Smif fails with the takedown.
Smif misses with a hook.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Smif tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but Smif keeps it at a distance.
Smif wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Smif does no damage.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Smif on that attempt.
Bill Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smif.
Nice sprawl there from Smif as Jones shoots in.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Smif feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Smif then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Smif gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T2#
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smif wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Bill Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Smif misses with a few strikes there.
Smif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smif throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Smif against the cage.
#BC#
Smif breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Smif drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smif is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Smif keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smif smiles and moves away.
Smif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones tries to clinch there but Smif circles away.
#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Smif pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big right from Smif misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Smif drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Bill Smif is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Smif back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smif misses with a low kick.
Smif scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Anton Jones's cut even more.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Smif.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Smif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Smif.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Smif.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Smif, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smif.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Smif on that attempt.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smif.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smif misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Smif throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Smif, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Smif against the cage but Smif circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Smif.
Smif stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smif wants it to stay on the feet.
Smif looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids the body shot from Smif.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smif throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smif cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Smif throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Smif throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Smif shakes him off and moves away.
Smif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Smif sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones looks to land a combination. Smif sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smif is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Smif sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Smif avoids it this time.
Smif misses with a low kick.
Smif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Smif lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Smif has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Smif steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smif throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smif manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Anton Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Smif is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smif moves out of range as Jones strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smif, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Smif! |
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