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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lausa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Lausa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lausa persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lausa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Lausa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lausa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenel Lausa.
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Lausa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Lausa wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Lausa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Lausa tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Lausa backing up. Lausa nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Lausa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lausa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lausa looks winded!
Lausa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Lausa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lausa throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lausa! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
In defeat, Jenel Lausa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM SORRY'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Asakura avoids it well and moves away.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asakura looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Asakura breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asakura.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura looks winded!
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asakura manages to circle out of the way.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Asakura and move into the clinch.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Asakura has the dominant position.
Asakura keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura misses with the combination.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asakura tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Funky Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.
Asakura dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Asakura's head and hops out.
Asakura throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Asakura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Asakura avoids it well and moves away.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Asakura and move into the clinch.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Asakura has a takedown stuffed.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Asakura.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Asakura avoids it well and moves away.
Asakura throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith staying out of range there.
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asakura throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with the combination.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asakura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Asakura is breathing heavily.#T1#
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Asakura.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Asakura breaks away and moves out of range.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Asakura misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Kai Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asakura looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Asakura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith slips a jab from Asakura.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Asakura.
As Asakura tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Asakura manages to avoid the attempt.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asakura sprawls and moves away.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Asakura and move into the clinch.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Asakura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asakura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asakura keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #T1#
Asakura keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Asakura keeps him there for the moment.
Asakura tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Asakura tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Asakura avoids it well and moves away.
Asakura throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura. #T3#
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A combination from Asakura does no damage.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Asakura breaks away and moves out of range.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Asakura has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith throws Asakura to one side and escapes!
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!
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Asakura is quick to defend against it.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
As Asakura looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Asakura just gets out of the way.
Asakura misses with the combination.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asakura.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asakura throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Asakura.
I think Asakura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Asakura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Britten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Britten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Britten.
Britten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten is looking to clinch.
Britten wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Britten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Smith prevents Britten from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Britten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Britten backing up. Britten nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
RJ Britten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Britten is defended easily by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Britten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Britten fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten is controlling him.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Britten jumps guard but Smith stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten misses with a wild combination.
Britten tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Britten shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Britten misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten looks winded!
Britten swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Britten.
A head kick by Britten misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britten shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Britten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Britten has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Britten's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Britten. Britten gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten tries to clinch up.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Britten throws a head kick that misses.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Britten throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Britten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Britten shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Britten sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Britten dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Britten's head and hops out.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
Britten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Britten is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Britten is controlling the position.
Britten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Britten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Britten is predictable there #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Britten wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Britten.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Britten misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Britten shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Britten fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Britten is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
#T4##BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Britten tries to clinch up#TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Britten has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britten shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Britten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Britten tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Britten backing up. Britten nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Britten shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten misses with a left hand #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to break free but Britten pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Britten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Britten tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Britten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith tries to circle away but Britten has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Britten off to one side.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
Britten wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #T2#
Smith has Britten pressed against the cage, preventing Britten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is trying to break free.
Britten throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to break free but Britten pushes him back against the cage.
Britten trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Britten into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Britten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#T3#
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Britten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Britten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Britten has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britten jumps guard but Smith stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Britten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Britten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Britten tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Britten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
Britten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith! |
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