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Event:
WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#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.#CL#
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif takes a shot to the head.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with some punches.
Sanders pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders looks to clinch #KD2#
and Smif counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanders toppling to the canvas! Sanders scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smif finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Ollie Sanders has been cut.#CL#
Sanders clinches.
A short right from Sanders on the inside. #T1#
Smif misses with a body punch.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smif.
Smif trying to land knees to the body.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Smif throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Smif tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanders avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Smif's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Sanders.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders lands with a left to the head.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Smif.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Smif breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sanders rushes Smif and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders pushes Smif back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sanders - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Smif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders wants to clinch
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanders is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanders.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders misses with some punches.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Smif will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ollie Sanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Sanders rushes Smif and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smif. #BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Sanders wants to clinch
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanders tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Smif keeps it at a distance.
Smif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Smif feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Smif swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanders.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanders wants to clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanders tries to clinch but Smif moves away
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Sanders is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sanders gets a clinch. #T3#
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
A right hook to the body lands for Smif.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Ollie Sanders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smif misses with some punches.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Smif throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders. #T4#
Smif misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif missing with knees to the body.
Smif tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smif showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ollie Sanders's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Smif circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif looking to throw knees to the head but Sanders is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Smif takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smif swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.#CL#
Sanders darts in and clinches Smif up against the cage.
Sanders tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smif is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Will Smif is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif lands with a light punch inside.
Smif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.#T3#
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sanders.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Ollie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Smif comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smif has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Smif!
Will 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:
WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
Glover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smif avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Glover shoots in and gets a takedown into Smif's guard.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover postures up and lands a big shot to Smif's brow.
Glover lands a couple of elbows.
Glover wants to control from the top but Smif keeps moving. #T1#
Glover cracks Smif with a solid left hand.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smif manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Glover fails to pull guard.
Glover fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smif lands a nice knee to the body.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Smif blocks a body shot from Glover.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
Smif putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif scores with a hook to the body.
Smif crunches a lovely knee into Glover's ribcage.
Smif slowing the pace effectively.
Smif throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
A short right from Smif. #BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Smif lands a big right hand that sends Glover crashing to the mat! Smif stays standing though and waves Glover back to his feet!#CUT2#Dick Glover's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover is aggressively charging in as Smif backs up avoiding any damage. Smif tosses out a jab and Glover runs right into it face first! Glover is out cold! Smif dropped down on all fours and is barking in Glover's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
After winning the bout, Will 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:
WVT 186: Oliva v Zakharov
Date: Nov 18, 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.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem.
Smif works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregor misses the target.
Gregor throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor throws a jab when Smif was well out of range.
Smif appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregor misses with a looping right.
Gregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregor misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Gregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Gregor clinches.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Gregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land. #BC#
Gregor breaks from the clinch.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
A countering left hand to the body from Smif misses.
Gregor connects with a jab.#T3#
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregor throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smif on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Gregor misses.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif looks to throw the jab but Gregor is out of range.
Gregor with a jab.
Gregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregor throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Gregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Smif's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregor misses with a body shot.
Gregor misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smif can do to turn this around?
Smif moves away from the strike by Gregor.
A countering left hand to the body from Smif misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregor.
Gregor misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Gregor's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Smif slips a jab from Gregor.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregor misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gregor lands with a right hand.
Gregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#That has opened up Will Smif's cut even more.#T2#
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Smif counters with a crisp one two that drops Gregor! Smif thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gregor to his feet! Gregor is in big trouble!
Gregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gregor blocks a jab.
Jimbo Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Smif connects with a crisp jab.
Gregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Gregor scores with a jab.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
Gregor swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gregor looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Gregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Smif'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#
Gregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smif gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gregor.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
letting Smif counter with a right hand. #KD#
Gregor lands a big shot that drops Smif! Can he finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gregor trying to control but Smif is working from the bottom.
Gregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregor. #T1#
Gregor won't allow Smif to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2#
Smif pushes Gregor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smif stuns Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gregor lands the left hand.#CUT#The cut above Will Smif's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
Will Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gregor misses with a straight left.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Smif looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif connects with a looping right hand.
Gregor misses the jab.
Gregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.#T3#
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Smif tries a quick counter leg kick but Gregor is wise to it.
Gregor throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Gregor throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Gregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Smif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregor lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
Gregor stuns Smif with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Gregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregor, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Gregor! |
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Event:
WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Smif circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smif lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
Smif is leaning against Red Eagle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Red Eagle is breathing heavily.
Red Eagle is trying to break the clinch but Smif is controlling him.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Smif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Red Eagle! Smif lets Red Eagle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Red Eagle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Smif moves away
and Smif counters with an outside leg kick.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Smif circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle tries to clinch
and Smif scores with a counter punch that sends Red Eagle to the canvas! Smif smells blood - he's punishing Red Eagle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Red Eagle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
An out of breath Will 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:
WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smif circles away.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Will Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingky Bacolod.
Bacolod shoots in and drives through. Smif sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif slaps away a takedown attempt from Bacolod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bacolod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Smif stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Bacolod misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacolod looks winded!
Bacolod doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smif counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Smif sends Bacolod crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smif is motioning to the referee to let Bacolod up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Bacolod is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacolod throws an off balance right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Bacolod leaves his chin hanging out and Smif seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bacolod crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will 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:
TT1
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
#R1#
#1 throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by #1.
#1 lands a high kick!
#1 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#1 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from #1.
Smif takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
#1 misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
#1 cracks Smif with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
#1 throws a poor cross that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sparbot #1 has been cut.
#1 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
#1 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
#1 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
#1 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
#1 connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
#1 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smif on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
#1 catches Smif with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparbot #1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif blocks a jab.
#1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
#1 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
#1 misses with an uppercut.
#1 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
#1 throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
#1 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif throws out a counter right but #1 avoids it with no problem.#T2#
#1 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
#1 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
#1 swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
#1 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
#1 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by #1.
Smif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smif takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smif takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
#1 throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from #1 misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smif! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot #1 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well #1 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparbot #1! |
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Event:
RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Smif swings for the body but Boltzmann moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Boltzmann throws the kick towards the body but Smif avoids it.
Boltzmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boltzmann 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.#CL#
Boltzmann rushes Smif and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Smif breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Smif.
A combination from Boltzmann does no damage.
Boltzmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Boltzmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands a right hand.
Boltzmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boltzmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Boltzmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Will Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
Smif catches Boltzmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smif cracks Boltzmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boltzmann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boltzmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smif.
Boltzmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boltzmann throws a hook but Smif avoids it easily.
Boltzmann scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Smif.
Smif scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boltzmann doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Smif, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boltzmann tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Smif. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Smif.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
Smif throws a shot from downtown. Boltzmann moves away and avoids it.
Smif scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smif with the inside leg kick.
Smif lands with an overhand left.
Boltzmann is looking to clinch but Smif is avoiding it.
#T3#
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif scores with a sloppy right hand. Boltzmann should have avoided that one.
Smif scores with a jab.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smif is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boltzmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice cross by Smif.
Boltzmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smif. Smif obviously looking to wear him down.
Boltzmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smif throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Smif has managed to clinch.
Boltzmann tries to work over Smif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boltzmann ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Nice jab there from Smif. #T4#
Smif missing with a left hand there. Boltzmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif throws a shot to the body.
Smif stalks Boltzmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boltzmann's face. Boltzmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boltzmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Smif works Boltzmann's body with a nice hook.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boltzmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smif lands a nice shot to the body.
Smif cracks Boltzmann with a good jab.
Smif misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Boltzmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boltzmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smif manages to circle out of the way.
Boltzmann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boltzmann scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Smif's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boltzmann.
Smif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boltzmann.
Boltzmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smif has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boltzmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boltzmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Smif takes the fight into the clinch.
Boltzmann tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Boltzmann back against the cage.
Smif lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boltzmann backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boltzmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boltzmann as Smif tries to tie him up.
Boltzmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boltzmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boltzmann scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boltzmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Boltzmann.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann misses with some punches.
Boltzmann lands a shot to the body.
Boltzmann lands a right hand.
Boltzmann lands with a right to the head.
Boltzmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Boltzmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boltzmann lands with a right to the head.
Boltzmann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boltzmann scores with a shot to the side of Smif's head.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boltzmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boltzmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boltzmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boltzmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smif.
Ludwig Boltzmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Boltzmann.
Boltzmann lands with a light punch inside.
Boltzmann lands with a light punch inside.
Boltzmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Boltzmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #ROC#Smif is rocked!
Boltzmann throws a big uppercut that drops Smif! More strikes from Boltzmann and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smif lies dazed against the cage as Boltzmann celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Boltzmann!
After winning the bout, Ludwig Boltzmann 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:
RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Zweihander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif misses with a few strikes there.
Zweihander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zweihander just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Zweihander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smif.#CL#
Smif rushes Zweihander and presses him up against the cage.
Zweihander struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Smif tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zweihander misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Smif throws a right hand that misses
and Zweihander counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif misses with a jab to the body
and Zweihander counters with a big left hand that crumples Smif! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
Bass looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bass 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 side of Bass's head but Bass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Will Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bass's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Smif is looking to wear down Bass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bass scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.#T1#
Smif fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif misses the jab.
Smif misses with a lunging right hand
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smif's head backwards.
Smif tries to clinch up
and Bass counters with a nice body shot.
Smif looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.
Bass defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Bass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smif with a body shot.
A big left from Smif misses.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
The crowd cheers as Bass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smif doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smif is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bass dips to his left and cracks Smif with an uppercut!
Smif misses with a body punch
and Bass counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smif out cold! What a finish! Bass is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Phoenix, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Smif. Smif maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Lancaster fails to pull guard.
Smif tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow. #BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster dives in and grabs Smif's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smif pushes down on Lancaster's head and hops out.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smif as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Smif cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smif tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster prevents Smif from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Smif is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smif wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Smif is a slippery customer.
Smif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smif is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard.
Lancaster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lancaster working over Smif with some ground and pound. Smif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lancaster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lancaster working over Smif with some ground and pound. Smif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smif is trying to stand up here but Lancaster is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smif tries to kick Lancaster off but Lancaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smif sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Smif scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Smif.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Smif cracks Lancaster 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 Lancaster to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick from Smif.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smif closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.#TD#
Lancaster has hold of one of Smif's legs. Smif is fighting the takedown attempt but Lancaster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smif wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Smif shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Smif throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smif doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif looks to clinch #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Smif blocks nicely.
Lancaster postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it. #T1#
Smif is looking to stand back up but Lancaster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smif.
Smif is trying to escape back to his feet but Lancaster uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lancaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lancaster wants to control but Smif is keeping him busy.
Lancaster landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Lancaster drags him back down.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smif taking a bit of punishment here - Lancaster scoring with strikes. #T2#
Lancaster landing strikes.
Smif is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smif tries to escape but Lancaster is in control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Lancaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lancaster cracks Smif with a big right hand but Smif just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lancaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lancaster cracks Smif with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Smif is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster lands a strong strike to the head of Smif. That's dazed him! Lancaster looking to finish here. Smif is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lancaster lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Smif finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smif ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Smif scoring well with a low kick there.
Smif misses with a straight left.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai 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! Chai 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 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
An out of breath Will 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:
RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Frostulfsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smif avoids the body shot from Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook.
Frostulfsson blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smif looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smif gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frostulfsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Frostulfsson misses with a wild combination.
Smif takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frostulfsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smif tries to clinch up but Frostulfsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch but Frostulfsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smif lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frostulfsson takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Smif moves into the clinch.#T1#
Frostulfsson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Frostulfsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Smif with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Orn Frostulfsson has been cut.
Smif lands a nice uppercut.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Frostulfsson tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Frostulfsson back against the cage.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Frostulfsson controls his hands.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Smif stalling in the clinch but Frostulfsson improves position.
Smif working hard to break the clinch.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif blocking some punches.
#T2#
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Frostulfsson fails to land.
Smif has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Frostulfsson fails to land.
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
Smif landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frostulfsson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smif scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short left from Frostulfsson.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frostulfsson's elbow.
Smif's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frostulfsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif lands with a right to the head.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smif is stalling here.
Smif with a knee to the head.
Frostulfsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frostulfsson takes a shot to the head.
Frostulfsson managing to block the knees to the body from Smif.
Frostulfsson lands a nice uppercut.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Frostulfsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif tries to break the clinch but Frostulfsson is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
#T4#
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smif lands a knee to the head.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smif.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frostulfsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Frostulfsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smif working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frostulfsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frostulfsson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frostulfsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with the head strike.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Frostulfsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will 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#
Frostulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frostulfsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Smif tenderised Frostulfsson's leg. Frostulfsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smif scores with a push kick.
Smif cracks Frostulfsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick there by Smif.
Smif tries to land a front kick but Frostulfsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smif fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson slips under a jab.
Frostulfsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Smif fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frostulfsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Will Smif seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif effectively controlling the action here.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smif lands a knee to the head.
Smif lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
A short left from Smif.
Smif tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frostulfsson avoids it.
Frostulfsson throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulfsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frostulfsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Smif.
Smif lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Smif throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Smif lands with a left to the head.
Frostulfsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smif tries to work over Frostulfsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Smif with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Smif just leaning against Frostulfsson, taking a breather.
Smif lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Will Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frostulfsson. That did some damage!
Frostulfsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
Frostulfsson takes one on the button.
Frostulfsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frostulfsson blocks the body kick.
#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Smif and Frostulfsson goes tumbling to the canvas! Smif follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Frostulfsson is rocked!#SU2#
Smif escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oh Frostulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smif throws a head kick but Frostulfsson moves out of range.
Smif closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Frostulfsson! Smif dives in looking to finish! Frostulfsson 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 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
A relieved looking Will Smif thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Smif fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smif misses with a hook
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor scores with a hook.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Smif darts in and clinches Gregor up against the cage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
Nice body punch from Smif - that landed with a thud.
Smif working Gregor over with knees to the body.
Gregor looks winded!
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif lands a right hand.
Smif scores with a knee to the head.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Smif lands a big head kick that sends Gregor tumbling to the mat! Smif takes a step backwards and waves Gregor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Gregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Smif closes the distance and pushes Gregor back into the cage.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working aggressively here.
Gregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Gregor tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Gregor back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
Gregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Smif throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A head kick misses from Smif.
Gregor throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif takes one to the chin there.
Gregor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smif.
Smif throws a head kick but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smif.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gregor goes down and covers up as Smif starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
An out of breath Will 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:
145 Showdown Semi Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Wilder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilder showed some decent athleticism there.
Wilder stalling.
Wilder stops Smif from getting back to his feet.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thows a huge punch but Smif dodges it nicely.
Wilder is nestled in close to Smif, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Wilder. #T1#
Wilder trying to mount his opponent but Smif defends it.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Smif tries to kick Wilder off but Wilder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Smif defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Smif's temple.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smif!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Smif really wants to buck Wilder off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Wilder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilder landing shots from mount.
Wilder landing punches. #CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif is bucking up trying to escape but Wilder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilder lands a big elbow - Smif is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smif is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HW Round 4
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Smif slips the punch.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smif sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smif tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smif to the ground. Smif escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garth Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif counters with a head kick that wobbles Brooks - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Smif sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will 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:
145 Showdown
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuuji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuuji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Ryuuji wants to counter with a clinch but Smif pushes him away.#CL2#
Ryuuji gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryuuji looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryuuji throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuuji swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryuuji misses with some punches.
Smif misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuuji prevents a body shot from Smif.
Ryuuji tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif working aggressively here.
Ryuuji avoiding damage as Smif throws knees to the body.
Smif working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryuuji.
Ryuuji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smif goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Ryuuji.
Ryuuji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryuuji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryuuji working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryuuji.
Ryuuji works on Smif's body with a couple of short punches.
Smif is breathing heavily.
Ryuuji lands a hook that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Ryuuji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ryuuji on the inside.
Ryuuji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ryuuji - that landed with a thud.
Ryuuji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Ryuuji lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuuji presses Smif against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryuuji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryuuji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryuuji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryuuji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ryuuji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryuuji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #ROC2#Smif is rocked!
Ryuuji throws a big uppercut that drops Smif! More strikes from Ryuuji and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smif lies dazed against the cage as Ryuuji celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muto Ryuuji! |
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Event:
Outlaw 22
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Izuku digs a good body shot into Smif's ribs.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Izuku misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a thumping low kick.
Izuku throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Izuku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Izuku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Izuku falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Smif counters with a head kick that drops Izuku to the mat! Izuku scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izuku misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Smif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Izuku! Smif lets Izuku back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Izuku misses with a straight right.
Izuku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Izuku lands with a cross.
Izuku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smif has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smif there as he acknowledges the shot.
Izuku throws a series of punches but Smif avoids them all with ease.
Izuku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smif fires out a quick counter leg kick but Izuku just manages to avoid it.
Smif looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smif backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Izuku's temple! It sends Izuku violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smif celebrates and the doctors try to help Izuku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Will Smif!
A relieved looking Will Smif thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Outlaw 18 - Thoupos vs Aury
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Dustfinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smif doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.#CL2#
Dustfinger has closed the distance and engaged Smif in a clinch.
Dustfinger blocks an uppercut.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Dustfinger back against the cage.
Dustfinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dustfinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustfinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smifs head.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustfinger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
Dustfinger working aggressively here.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Will Smif's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dustfinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dustfinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dustfinger lands an elbow that stopped Smif in his tracks for a moment.
Dustfinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smif misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Dustfinger lands a right hand.
Dustfinger has a couple of punches blocked by Smif.
Dustfinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dustfinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards. #CUT2#Will Smif's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Dustfinger - that landed with a thud.
Smif is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dustfinger.
Dustfinger pushes Smif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Will Smif's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dustfinger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dustfinger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Smif is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Smif's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Dustfinger!
In his post fight interview, Henry Dustfinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Smif lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Muller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smif trying to land knees to the body.
Muller avoiding damage as Smif throws knees to the body.
Smif with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Muller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smif uses from the top position.
Muller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller seems keen to control Smif's posture.
Muller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Smif has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Muller has passed into side control.
Smif trying to remain calm as Muller controls from the top position.#SU2#
Muller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smif to his feet. #CL2#
Muller has Smif up against the cage in a clinch.
Smif using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smif unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smif tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Muller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smif takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller is looking for the big counter here.
Muller works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Muller.
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!
Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smif throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Smif takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Muller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Muller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SU2#
Muller gets to his feet. Smif looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Smif lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Smif backing up. Smif nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Muller closes the distance and pushes Smif back into the cage.#BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Muller blocks a head kick by Smif.
Muller shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Smif gets caught flat footed, as Muller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Muller stands up from Smif's guard - Muller perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Muller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smif sprawls well initially but Muller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Muller is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Smif's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Muller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muller 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. #SU2#
Muller stands up from Smif's guard - Muller perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Muller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Muller content to control rather than advance.
Muller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Muller uses his free foot to push down on Smif's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smif.
Muller controlling the pace for now.
Smif is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller throwing strikes here but Smif is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smif looks a forlorn figure.
Smif can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Muller content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Muller working for a submission but Smif is keeping him at bay.
Muller controlling from the full mount.
Smif wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muller.
Smif tries to hold on but Muller pushes him away.
Muller misses with a head shot.#T3#
Smif is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smif looks a forlorn figure.
Muller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smif avoids a series of strikes thrown by Muller.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Muller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Muller controlling from mount. #T4#
Muller lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Smif's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Muller.
Muller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smif is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Muller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hans Muller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Muller is continuing to stall.
Smif wants to control but Muller postures up.#SU2#
Muller decides to stand back up.
Smif throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Muller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smif's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smif wants to improve his position but instead Muller has moved into half guard.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muller on the ground.#T2#
Muller performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Smif has a hand on Muller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Muller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Muller controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Muller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smif manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hans Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Muller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smif is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muller controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Smif's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Muller!
In his post fight interview, Hans Muller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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