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Event:
Dynasty 37
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Appleberry forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches. Appleberry tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Appleberry back against the ropes. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith works on Appleberry's body with a couple of short punches. We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Appleberry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Appleberry is defending well for now. Appleberry stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Appleberry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Appleberry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Appleberry misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Appleberry's head. Appleberry misses with a punch to the body.
Appleberry is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Appleberry. Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT# It looks like Don Appleberry has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Appleberry is blocking nicely.
Smith just leaning against Appleberry, taking a breather. Nice body punch from Smith. Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Appleberry controls the action.
#T1# Smith avoiding damage as Appleberry throws knees to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Appleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Appleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Appleberry lands an uppercut. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Appleberry fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head. Appleberry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Appleberry controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Appleberry. Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Appleberry gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes. Appleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice elbow from Appleberry. Appleberry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T2# Appleberry lands an uppercut. Appleberry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Appleberry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Appleberry has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Appleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A nice right hand lands inside from Appleberry. Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Appleberry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Appleberry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Appleberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Appleberry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Appleberry misses with the head strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple. Appleberry misses with an elbow strike.
Appleberry misses with some punches.
A short right from Appleberry on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Appleberry will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Don Appleberry's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Appleberry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith. Appleberry lands with a good body shot. Appleberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Appleberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice combination there by Appleberry.
Smith misses with the combination.
Appleberry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith. A looping hook to the body misses from Appleberry. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Appleberry getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Appleberry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Appleberry shrugs it off though. Donk. Smith catches Appleberry right on the button with a cross. Smith connects with a high kick. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Appleberry paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Appleberry throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch. Smith tries a body shot but Appleberry blocks it.
Smith working Appleberry over with knees to the body. Appleberry misses with some punches.
#BC# Smith breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Appleberry lands but Smith takes it in his stride. Appleberry misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Don Appleberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Appleberry moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Appleberry looks like he wants to counter punch here. Appleberry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Smith. Appleberry lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward. 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! Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# Appleberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Appleberry counters with a left to the body. Don Appleberry seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Appleberry. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Appleberry scores with a jab to the body. Appleberry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Good work by Appleberry as he checks the leg kick. Appleberry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Appleberry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith throws a head kick but Appleberry moves out of range.
Appleberry throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Appleberry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Appleberry misses with a double jab
#CL# and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Appleberry. Appleberry 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Appleberry will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Don Appleberry's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Appleberry throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Appleberry jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Appleberry clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith misses with a straight right. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Appleberry moves out of range easily. Appleberry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Appleberry tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Appleberry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Appleberry.
Appleberry scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith throws a wild body kick that Appleberry sees coming a mile off. Appleberry shapes to counter with a head kick. Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Appleberry. Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with a combination
and Appleberry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Appleberry moves out of range of the body kick. Appleberry looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away. Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Appleberry can pounce on him.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Appleberry moves his leg out of the way. A nice combination there by Appleberry.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses. A head kick misses from Appleberry. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Appleberry scores with a shot to the body.
Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Appleberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT# That has opened up Don Appleberry's cut even more. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Appleberry.
Appleberry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Appleberry wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Appleberry lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the ropes and back into range. 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! Appleberry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye. Appleberry misses the jab.#T2# Appleberry throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick. Appleberry tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Appleberry moves out of range easily. Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Appleberry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Appleberry managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Appleberry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Appleberry looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Appleberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Appleberry 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Appleberry! A very excited looking Don Appleberry 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:
Dynasty 32
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1# Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away. Spencer dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut! Spencer sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head. Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer. Spencer scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range. Smith throws a low kick, looking for Spencer's leg but Spencer calmly moves out of range. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer. Spencer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Spencer scores with a jab to the body. Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Smith throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
We've been informed that Spencer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Spencer lands a jab to the nose. Spencer lands an overhand right. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer. Smith tries to land a front kick but Spencer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance. Smith takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith. Smith throws a hook but Spencer blocks it. Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.#T2# Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Spencer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Spencer with a hook. Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice defenses there by Smith. Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Smith scores with a head kick.
#CUT# It looks like Shawn Spencer has been cut. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith thinks about countering with a body kick. Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith tries to clinch up. Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Spencer throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Smith throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL# Smith rushes Spencer and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2# Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer. Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shawn Spencer's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Spencer throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab. Spencer jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well. Smith swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spencer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Spencer misses with a straight left. Smith lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spencer throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Spencer throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Spencer throws a big shot that misses. Spencer lands with a right hand. #T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith misses with a head kick.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head. Smith walks into a jab. Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range. Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Spencer avoids the head kick by Smith.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Spencer. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith is looking to clinch. Smith is looking to wear down Spencer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket. Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spencer lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Spencer. Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Spencer throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Spencer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith. Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab. Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Spencer feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down. Spencer cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Spencer misses with a straight left. Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Shawn Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spencer throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Spencer lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shawn Spencer's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Smith wants to slow Spencer down by chopping away at his legs. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice uppercut lands for Spencer. That snapped Smith's head back.
Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith avoids the head kick by Spencer.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spencer under the eye. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Smith misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely. Spencer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spencer cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs. Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith tried to score with a low kick but Spencer checks it.#T1# Smith staying out of range there. Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses. Smith tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it. Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer lands the left hand. Spencer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Spencer throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Spencer lands a jab. Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Smith darts in and clinches Spencer up against the ropes. Smith working Spencer over with knees to the body. Spencer tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Spencer avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spencer's brow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spencer lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer misses with a looping right. Spencer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Spencer moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Spencer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Shawn Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Spencer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith scores with a spinning back kick! Smith thumps Spencer with a low kick. Spencer misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spencer. Spencer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Spencer scores with a nice strike. Smith tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it. Spencer misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Shawn Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Spencer! A victorious Shawn Spencer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Dynasty 27
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Barbu clinches. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Barbu taking a breather. A short right from Barbu on the inside. Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# Barbu manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Barbu's front leg with a kick but Barbu checks it. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barbu avoids it. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbu. That did some damage! Barbu lands a right hook to the body.
Barbu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbu doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
#CL# Barbu rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes. This has been an exciting period of action! Barbu misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Barbu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Barbu is out of range. #CL# Barbu has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#T1# Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Barbu lands with a left to the head. Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbu avoids the damage to the body. Barbu has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment. Smith avoiding damage.
#BC# Barbu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Duncan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab lands there for Smith.#CL# Barbu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Barbu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves forwards but Barbu connects with a nice, crisp jab. Smith throws a head kick that misses. A big right from Barbu misses. #CL2# Smith instigates a clinch. Barbu leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith misses with a knee to the head. Barbu tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbu is defending well for now. Barbu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbu avoids it. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Smith tries a knee to the head but Barbu blocks it.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Barbu as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbu avoids it. Barbu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbu is trying to stall.
Barbu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Barbu back against the ropes. Barbu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Smith has Barbu up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC# Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Barbu drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Barbu works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches. Duncan Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Barbu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbu is keeping busy.#BC# Barbu breaks from the clinch.
Barbu tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Barbu is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barbu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Barbu has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barbu throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Smith keeps control of Barbu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Barbu lands a right hand. Barbu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Barbu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Barbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barbu wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Barbu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith digs a right hand into Barbu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbu's gas tank. Smith missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barbu managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Barbu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Barbu throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith has Barbu pressed against the ropes, preventing Barbu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith misses with a knee strike.
Barbu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barbu is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Barbu into the ropes. Barbu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Barbu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Barbu avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Barbu breaks the clinch.
Smith moves out of range as Barbu strikes. Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Barbu dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Barbu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Barbu closes the distance and clinches. Barbu can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
#BC# Barbu manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has Barbu pressed against the ropes, preventing Barbu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbu's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Dragomir Barbu has been cut. Smith gets through Barbu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Smith lands an elbow inside. Barbu tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Barbu lands a right hand. Barbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith lands a body shot. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC# Barbu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Barbu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes. Barbu avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Barbu lands a shot to the body. Barbu leaning against his opponent.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbu.
Barbu scores with a nice hook to the head. Barbu blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Barbu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbu blocks it with crossed arms. Barbu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Barbu breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Smith gets a clinch. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith lands an elbow inside that Barbu shrugs off. #BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barbu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Smith misses with a leg kick and Barbu counters with a lovely straight right hand! Barbu misses with a body shot.
Barbu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Barbu moves out of range easily. Barbu wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Barbu shakes him off and moves away. Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Barbu scores with a hook.#CL2# Smith forces Barbu back against the ropes and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbu. Barbu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Barbu's ribcage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. A short right from Barbu.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duncan Smith. I think Smith 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duncan Smith! After winning the bout, Duncan Smith 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:
Dynasty 24
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith stuns Appleberry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Appleberry lands a right hook to the body.
Appleberry misses with a body kick. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Appleberry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Appleberry avoids the head kick by Smith.
Appleberry throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range. Appleberry moves away from the strike by Smith. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith dodges the punch combination from Appleberry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Appleberry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #T1# Appleberry is looking to land body kicks. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Smith throws a low kick, looking for Appleberry's leg but Appleberry calmly moves out of range. Appleberry lands with a good body shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Appleberry moves into range and clinches up with Smith. Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Appleberry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Appleberry misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Appleberry tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Appleberry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Appleberry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A hook to the body from Appleberry.
Appleberry swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith takes an elbow to the temple. Appleberry lands a nice shot to the body. Appleberry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Appleberry.
Appleberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Appleberry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Appleberry is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Appleberry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Appleberry 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. Appleberry tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
A short uppercut from Appleberry. Appleberry misses with the head strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Appleberry controls his hands.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Appleberry tries to tie him up. Appleberry tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Smith. Appleberry takes a knee to the side of the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Appleberry will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Smith looks to land a combination. Appleberry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2# It looks like Don Appleberry has been cut. Appleberry throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Appleberry doesn't seem phased though. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Appleberry. Appleberry tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Appleberry looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Appleberry. Duncan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Appleberry misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body. Smith throws a head kick but Appleberry moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Appleberry cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Appleberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith tries to score with a low kick but Appleberry moves his leg out of the way. Appleberry avoids the head kick by Smith.
Appleberry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Appleberry connects with a jab. Appleberry throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Appleberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Appleberry lands with a slapping head kick. Appleberry punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch. Appleberry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Appleberry's front leg but catches the back leg as Appleberry tries to avoid it. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Appleberry takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Appleberry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smith misses with a looping right.#CL2# Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
#T2# Appleberry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Appleberry.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Appleberry trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Appleberry into the ropes. Appleberry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Appleberry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Smith. Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges. Appleberry can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Appleberry blocks it with crossed arms. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Appleberry controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Don Appleberry's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Appleberry.
Smith throws a counter combo. Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Appleberry just misses with a punch to the body.
Appleberry scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Appleberry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith slips a straight right by Appleberry. Appleberry looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away. Smith avoids the body shot from Appleberry.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Appleberry. Don Appleberry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Smith forces Appleberry back against the ropes and clinches. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Appleberry blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith misses with a body punch.
Appleberry misses with the head strike.
Appleberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Appleberry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Appleberry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Appleberry avoids it.#BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith throws a body kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Appleberry misses its target.#CL2# Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Appleberry, pushing him back against the ropes. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Appleberry takes an elbow to the forehead. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Appleberry avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Appleberry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. Duncan Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Appleberry avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Smith digs a right hand into Appleberry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Appleberry's gas tank. Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Appleberry. Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. 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! Appleberry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Appleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith tries to work over Appleberry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Appleberry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Appleberry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Appleberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Appleberry's face.
Smith is working Appleberry over against the ropes. Appleberry throws an elbow that misses.
Smith tries a body shot but Appleberry blocks it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Appleberry swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Appleberry backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Smith lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Duncan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smith 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith! During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Dynasty 19
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1# Smith tries to work over Appleberry's front leg with a kick but Appleberry checks it. #CL# Smith closes the distance and clinches. Appleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Appleberry lands on the inside with an uppercut. Appleberry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. A short uppercut from Appleberry. Appleberry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Good body shot from Appleberry.
A frustrated look appears on Appleberry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Appleberry won't want to take too many of those. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Appleberry connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Appleberry. Smith crunches a lovely knee into Appleberry's ribcage. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Appleberry looks winded! Smith avoiding damage as Appleberry throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #BC# Smith manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
#T1# Appleberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Appleberry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Don Appleberry has been cut. Appleberry misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Smith misses and Appleberry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Smith takes the fight into the clinch. Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Appleberry takes an elbow to the forehead. Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Appleberry is defending well for now. Appleberry missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith misses with a knee strike.
Appleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith blocking some punches.
Appleberry misses with a body punch.
#T2# Appleberry is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Appleberry misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Appleberry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Appleberry's ribcage. Appleberry let out a lung full of air as it connected. Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his elbows in the gym. Appleberry tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters up against the ropes, Appleberry throws an elbow but misses. Appleberry tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Smith.
#BC# Smith manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Appleberry.#CL# Smith has closed the distance and engaged Appleberry in a clinch.
Appleberry swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Don Appleberry's cut. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Appleberry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. A combination from Smith does no damage. Appleberry throws a counter combo. Smith throws a head kick that misses enabling Appleberry to counter with a crisp jab. Smith jabs Appleberry to the body, keeping him at a distance. Smith delivers a nice body kick. Smith wants to land a leg kick but Appleberry is out of range. Smith backing away here, and Appleberry unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Appleberry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL# Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Appleberry tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Appleberry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Appleberry misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Appleberry fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Appleberry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Appleberry throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#CL# Smith darts in and clinches Appleberry up against the ropes. Duncan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Appleberry avoids the damage to the body. Appleberry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Appleberry misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Appleberry. Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Appleberry manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Appleberry. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Appleberry.
Appleberry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL# Smith has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Appleberry. Appleberry has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. 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! Good body shot from Smith.
Smith has Appleberry pressed against the ropes, preventing Appleberry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Appleberry presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Appleberry blocks with his arms.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Appleberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Appleberry looking to slow down the pace here. Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Appleberry fails to land. A short right from Smith. Appleberry tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Appleberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Appleberry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Appleberry is breathing heavily. Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Appleberry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Appleberry takes a shot to the head. Smith landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Don Appleberry's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Smith throws a front kick that sends Appleberry stumbling back into the ropes. Appleberry ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Appleberry throws out a powerful jab.#CL# Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Appleberry is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Appleberry. Appleberry misses with a hook from the clinch. Appleberry tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Appleberry back against the ropes. A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Appleberry can do to turn this around? Smith lands a shot to the body. With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Appleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Appleberry backwards. #T1# Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Appleberry backwards. Appleberry looks to throw an elbow but misses. Appleberry digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Appleberry.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Appleberry's defenses. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Appleberry blocks with his arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Appleberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Duncan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Appleberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Appleberry pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Appleberry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Appleberry misses with the head strike.
Appleberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Don Appleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Appleberry misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith avoiding damage as Appleberry throws knees to the body.
Appleberry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Appleberry backwards. #CUT# That has opened up Don Appleberry's cut even more. Appleberry has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Appleberry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Appleberry tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Appleberry back against the ropes. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Appleberry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Smith avoiding damage as Appleberry throws knees to the body.
Smith prevents a body shot from Appleberry. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight! Duncan Smith showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith! After winning the bout, Duncan Smith 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:
GAMT 72: Kane v Johnson
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1# Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chanchai under the eye. A jab from Chanchai finds it's way through Smith's defenses. Chanchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chanchai throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. #CL2# Smith drives through and clinches with Chanchai against the cage.
Chanchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chanchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chanchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Chanchai. Chanchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith lands an elbow inside that Chanchai shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Somsak Ram Chanchai has been cut. 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! Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanchai blocks it with crossed arms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Chanchai is controlling him. Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# A short right from Chanchai. Chanchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Smith breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Chanchai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chanchai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smith is looking to clinch. Chanchai avoids a kick to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith missing with a left hand there. Chanchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Chanchai instigates a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith avoiding damage as Chanchai throws knees to the body.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanchai obliges. Chanchai lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Chanchai throws a head punch that misses. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chanchai is keeping busy. Smith misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Chanchai. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chanchai misses with a punch to the body.
Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Chanchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanchai lands a nice elbow. Smith stalling.
Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Chanchai is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Jab from Chanchai. Chanchai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Chanchai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. Chanchai thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Chanchai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Chanchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. Chanchai blocks a low kick nicely. Chanchai is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.#CL# Chanchai rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Chanchai misses with a hook from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Smith. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chanchai blocks with his arms.
Somsak Ram Chanchai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Chanchai lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. Chanchai takes an elbow to the temple. Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Chanchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chanchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. Chanchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanchai is defending well for now. Chanchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Chanchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Smith avoiding damage as Chanchai throws knees to the body.
Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanchai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chanchai misses with an elbow over the top. Chanchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms. Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Chanchai misses with a leg kick. Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanchai's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chanchai defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith throws a jab when Chanchai was well out of range. As Smith tries to get set, Chanchai tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt. Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chanchai misses with a straight left. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Smith checks a low kick from Chanchai. Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith tries to clinch but Chanchai moves out of range. Chanchai misses with a low kick.
Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai dominated that second 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! #R3# Chanchai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith walks into a left hand. Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chanchai throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. A lazy body kick from Smith and Chanchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chanchai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Chanchai scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Chanchai has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #T1# Chanchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Chanchai throws an elbow but misses. Chanchai looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chanchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Chanchai scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. Chanchai lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Smith is rocked! Chanchai trying to land knees to the body.
Chanchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. Chanchai 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 misses with a knee to the head. Chanchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. Chanchai takes a shot to the head. Chanchai misses with the head strike.
#T2# Chanchai tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Chanchai lands an elbow inside. Chanchai avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Chanchai.
Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Chanchai tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Chanchai blocks with his arms.
Chanchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Chanchai prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chanchai has him pressed against the cage. Chanchai 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. Chanchai misses with a body punch.
Chanchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai clearly takes 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. #R4# Chanchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chanchai is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Chanchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. Chanchai motions for Smith to come forward. Chanchai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chanchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Good leg kick by Chanchai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chanchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL# Chanchai clinches. Chanchai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chanchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanchai lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. Chanchai misses with a punch to the body.
Chanchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Chanchai looks to throw an elbow but misses. Chanchai blocking some punches.
Chanchai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chanchai misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Chanchai.
Chanchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith 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! Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Chanchai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Chanchai misses with a knee to the head. Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Chanchai. Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanchai is defending well for now. Chanchai lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with a looping right. Somsak Ram Chanchai is winning the standup battle so far. Chanchai tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it. A big left from Smith misses. Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Chanchai keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Chanchai closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Chanchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Somsak Ram Chanchai had his way with Duncan Smith in 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! This is the final round! #R5# Smith lands with an overhand left. Chanchai throws a leg kick but Smith checks it. Chanchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chanchai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chanchai walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Chanchai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. An inside leg kick lands from Chanchai. Chanchai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanchai jabs at Smith's body. Chanchai tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Chanchai connects with the punch. An inside leg kick from Chanchai misses. Chanchai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1# Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chanchai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Chanchai should have avoided that one. Jab by Chanchai. Smith connects with a right hand. Chanchai shakes it off. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chanchai misses with a head kick.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chanchai swats him away and circles back towards the center. A solid body kick from Chanchai. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
#T2# Chanchai with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chanchai moves out of range easily. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chanchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Smith throws a head kick but Chanchai moves out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chanchai connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duncan Smith. Well Chanchai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somsak Ram Chanchai! Somsak Ram Chanchai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMT 68 Gonzalez v Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Jones takes one on the button.#CUT# It looks like Secco Jones has been cut. Smith misses with a hook.#KD# Smith catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Jones stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Jones walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CL# Smith clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes. Jones lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Smith has the Thai clinch. Smith obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Jones's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#ROC# Jones is rocked! Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jones collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Smith! After winning the bout, Duncan Smith 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:
GAMT 64 Kang v Chan Chai
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Sinytsyn lands with a cross. #CL2# Smith moves into the clinch. Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Our sources have told us that Sinytsyn has been working on his elbows in the gym. Sinytsyn'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.#BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith feints and then cracks Sinytsyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinytsyn down. #CL# Sinytsyn darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes. Sinytsyn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Sinytsyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sinytsyn tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Sinytsyn back against the ropes. Sinytsyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Sinytsyn misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. Smith misses with a knee to the head. #T1# Sinytsyn slowing the pace effectively. Sinytsyn lands with a left to the head. Sinytsyn 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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sinytsyn trying to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. Sinytsyn tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards. Sinytsyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith letting Sinytsyn take a breather here. Sinytsyn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Nice elbow from Smith. Sinytsyn lands a body punch. Sinytsyn tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Sinytsyn rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2# Sinytsyn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sinytsyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sinytsyn has him pressed against the ropes. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sinytsyn is defending well for now. Sinytsyn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sinytsyn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith looks winded! Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Sinytsyn pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. A left hand lands to the body for Sinytsyn.
A short body shot lands from Sinytsyn as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sinytsyn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sinytsyn stalling in the clinch.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. Sinytsyn stalling against the ropes.
Sinytsyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. That's time! Sinytsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Sinytsyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Sinytsyn is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sinytsyn. Smith takes a knee to the side of the body. Sinytsyn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the ropes. Sinytsyn lands a nice shot to the body. Sinytsyn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinytsyn. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sinytsyn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sinytsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Sinytsyn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sinytsyn. Knees to the body from Sinytsyn.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1# Sinytsyn is stalling here.
Sinytsyn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Sinytsyn lands with a left to the head. Smith prevents a body shot from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn lands with a left to the head. A short body shot lands from Sinytsyn as the two fighters clinch.
Smith letting Sinytsyn take a breather here. Sinytsyn lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sinytsyn stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. Sinytsyn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sinytsyn. Smith has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sinytsyn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A right handed body shot lands from Sinytsyn.
A short uppercut from Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn lands a nice uppercut. Smith being controlled against the ropes. Sinytsyn is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Sinytsyn on the inside. Sinytsyn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sinytsyn scores with a hook to the body. Aleksandr Sinytsyn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sinytsyn lands an uppercut. Sinytsyn misses with a knee strike.
Sinytsyn stalls. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Sinytsyn to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Sinytsyn lands with a cross. Good exchange - Sinytsyn coming out on top.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith takes one on the button. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Sinytsyn finish him?#CL# Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn maintains the clinch. Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sinytsyn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sinytsyn scores a nice knee to the body.
Sinytsyn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smith with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smith looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smith get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
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Event:
GAMT 56 Bon v Magnavox
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Crenshaw is out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Crenshaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2# It looks like Bernard Crenshaw has been cut. Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crenshaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Smith needs to keep his hands up - Crenshaw had a free shot at his head there. Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Crenshaw off balance momentarily. Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Smith misses the jab. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily. Crenshaw staying out of range there. Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a body kick. Crenshaw misses with a straight right. Crenshaw loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off. Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab. Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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! A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Crenshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Crenshaw misses with a hook. Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Smith tests Crenshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot. Crenshaw blocks a head kick by Smith.
Crenshaw is looking to counter punch. Nice jab there from Smith. Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crenshaw doesn't seem bothered though. Crenshaw loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Crenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crenshaw connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Duncan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Smith walks into a jab. A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith. Smith misses with a combination
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Crenshaw slips under a jab from Smith. Crenshaw moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith misses with a head kick.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T2# Crenshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith. Crenshaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crenshaw's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Smith lands. Crenshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Crenshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Crenshaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Smith misses and Crenshaw counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crenshaw circles away quickly and effectively. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a leg kick and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a big shot that misses. Smith looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely. Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# The fighters circling - Crenshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut. Crenshaw takes one to the side of the head.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Smith.
Crenshaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range. Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo. A head kick misses from Smith. Crenshaw appears to be looking for a big counter. Smith thows a leg kick but Crenshaw checks it and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.#T2# A low kick from Smith misses and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut. Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crenshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Crenshaw 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! Crenshaw lands a front kick. Crenshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Crenshaw letting Smith counter with a right hand. Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. A good leg kick by Smith. Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Crenshaw's head. Smith avoids the head kick by Crenshaw.
Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick by Smith misses and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a body kick that misses. Crenshaw misses with a looping right.#T1# Crenshaw blocks a leg kick. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Crenshaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Crenshaw connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back. A jab from Smith misses. Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw thinks about countering with a body kick. Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand. A head kick by Smith misses and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crenshaw looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Crenshaw scores with a decent looking hook. Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab. Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Crenshaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crenshaw. Crenshaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Crenshaw had his way with Duncan Smith in that round. The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Crenshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Crenshaw misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crenshaw's calf. A swing and a miss from Crenshaw. Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Nice uppercut there from Crenshaw. Smith misses with a hook
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Crenshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Crenshaw with a series of wild strikes but Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Crenshaw misses. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duncan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Crenshaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Crenshaw misses with a head kick.
And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Crenshaw manages to step out the way in time. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Crenshaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off. Crenshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2# Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crenshaw is able to avoid easily. Crenshaw missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crenshaw. Crenshaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A cross from Crenshaw lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand. Smith throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range. Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crenshaw. Smith slips under a jab. Bernard Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Bernard Crenshaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith! Duncan Smith 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:
GAMT 50 Jernit v Litoris
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1# Smith thuds his right hand into Foj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Foj throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Foj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Foj has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. Smith lands with a shot to the body. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Foj ducks down to avoid it. Foj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Foj misses the target. Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foj counters with a lovely straight right hand! Foj connects with the punch. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foj throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Foj off the ropes and back into range. Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Foj to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foj seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Foj. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Foj counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Smith drops his hands momentarily and Foj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith throws a head kick but Foj moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Smith. Smith misses with a head kick.
Foj lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foj moves away. Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. Foj scores with a jab. Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Foj throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith throws a hook to the side of Foj's head but Foj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foj counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Foj moves out of range easily. Foj jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2# Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Foj moves into the clinch. Foj lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Foj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Foj lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. Foj lands a shoulder strike. Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Foj is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Foj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. Foj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Smith tries to keep at a distance but Foj has taken the fight into the clinch. Foj throws an elbow but it misses.
Foj scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. Smith blocking some punches.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith tries to throw a body punch but Foj avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Foj.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Foj.
Foj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Smith misses with an elbow over the top. A short right from Foj on the inside. Foj misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Foj lands a nice elbow. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Foj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foj blocks it with crossed arms. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the head. Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Foj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around. Still in the clinch, Foj scores with a nice short uppercut. Smith trying to control the position but instead, Foj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes. Foj blocks an elbow strike. Foj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jetmir Foj has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hand to the body from Smith.
#T2# A shot in the inside from Foj. Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foj's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Jetmir Foj has been cut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Foj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith working hard to break the clinch. Foj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith looking to stall.
Foj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Foj controls the action.
Smith misses with a knee to the head. Foj lands with a light punch inside. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Foj as Smith tries to tie him up. Foj blocks an uppercut.
Foj lands a nice elbow from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Foj misses the target. Foj lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the ropes and back into range. Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Foj. A head kick by Smith misses and Foj makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Foj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Smith takes a shot to the head. Foj lands a shoulder strike. Foj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foj. Foj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith misses with a knee to the head. Foj tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Foj tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Foj back against the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foj gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Foj.
#T1# Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Foj won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Foj.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Foj controls his hands.
Foj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foj lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Foj lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A slapping body kick lands there for Smith. A low kick from Smith misses and Foj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Foj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Foj. Foj staying out of range there. Smith misses with a straight right. #T2##CL# Foj clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes. Smith taking a breather. Nice body punch from Foj - that landed with a thud.
Foj lands a nice elbow from the clinch. 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! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foj. A hook to the body from Foj.
Foj lands with a right to the head. Still in the clinch, Foj scores with a nice short uppercut. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Foj finish him? Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foj has him pressed against the ropes. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Foj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Foj lands an elbow inside. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith blocks a body shot from Foj. A right hand to the body from Foj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Foj is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch. Nice body punch from Foj. Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foj. Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Foj closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes. Foj lands a body punch in the clinch. Foj lands a damaging elbow. Foj working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Foj. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foj blocks it with crossed arms. A short uppercut from Foj. Foj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. 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! A hook to the body from Foj.
Foj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. Foj scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Foj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. A short right hand to the side of the head by Foj. Foj lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith tries to stall but Foj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Foj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foj lands with a cross. Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith defending well as Foj loads up on a big left hand. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Foj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL# Foj closes the distance and clinches. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith can't break the clinch.
Foj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Foj prevents a body shot from Smith. Foj pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Foj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right from Foj. Foj lands with a left to the head. Foj creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Smith crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Smith face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Foj takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jetmir Foj! A very excited looking Jetmir Foj rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GAMT 46 - Bon v Gallagher
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Stevens counters with a straight right hand. Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevens is able to avoid easily. Smith throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stevens. Stevens misses with a left hand and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stevens drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stevens digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. We've been informed that Stevens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Stevens avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily. Stevens throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand. That kick from Smith tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws the kick towards the body but Stevens avoids it.#T1# Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens thumps Smith with a low kick. A swing and a miss from Stevens. Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Stevens scores with a nice strike. Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Stevens misses. Stevens tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stevens lands with a shot to the body. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. Stevens avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Stevens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith lands a head kick!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stevens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stevens. Stevens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevens throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith misses with a combination
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DBrickashaw Stevens will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nice jab there from Stevens. Stevens connects with the punch.#ROC2# Smith is rocked! Stevens connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Smith's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Smith - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DBrickashaw Stevens! During a confident post fight interview, DBrickashaw Stevens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Venom Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Devries blocks a jab. Smith slips a straight right by Devries. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Devries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Devries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devries. Devries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith looks to throw the jab but Devries is out of range. Devries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devries moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Devries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Devries counters with a straight right hand. A lazy left from Smith finds it's target. Devries throws a body shot but no joy. Smith tries to clinch but Devries moves away letting Devries counter with a right hand. Devries slips under a jab from Smith.#T1# Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devries.
Devries throws a big shot that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devries counters with a stiff right hand. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devries moves out of range easily. Devries circles away from the clinch attempt and Devries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Devries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith drops his hands momentarily and Devries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devries. Devries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Devries stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice body punch from Devries. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Smith jabs at Devries's body. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith is looking to slow Devries down with leg kicks. Devries throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Devries throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Devries throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Devries avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith darts in trying to clinch and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Devries dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Smith looks to throw a body kick and Devries counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Devries's shoulder, as Devries tries to avoid the shot. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Devries loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Smith. Devries sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A jab from Devries misses. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a sloppy head kick enabling Devries to counter with a crisp jab. Smith moves out of range as Devries strikes. Caleb Devries is winning the standup battle so far. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Devries. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Nice body kick from Smith. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Devries is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Smith scores with a head kick. Devries tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Devries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith misses with a shot to the body and Devries counters with a straight right hand. A decent looking cross lands there for Devries. Smith thuds a left hand into Devries's body. Smith throws a wild body kick that Devries sees coming a mile off. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devries. Devries tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Devries on the side of the head. Smith misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith cracks Devries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2# Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smith connects with a high kick. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Smith. Devries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smith dodges the punch combination from Devries.
Devries staying out of range there. Devries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Devries misses with a right hand and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Smith. It looked like Devries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Devries is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A swing and a miss from Devries. Devries scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. Smith misses with a right hand enabling Devries to counter with a crisp jab. Devries misses with a body shot
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Devries really felt that one! Devries thows a left - swing and a miss! Devries looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Devries manages to step out the way in time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Devries's side.#T1# Devries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devries throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devries counters with a straight right hand. Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice cross by Devries. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devries counters with a straight right hand. Left hook, right uppercut from Devries. Devries throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Devries. Devries fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2# Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Devries was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devries. Devries misses with a hook. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith throws a nice head kick!
Devries misses with a straight right. Devries ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Smith misses with a looping right. Smith tries to work over Devries's front leg with a kick but Devries checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Duncan Smith just about did enough to take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Devries throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Devries paws at him with a jab and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Devries misses the target. Devries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Devries works the jab nicely. Devries missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Devries misses the target. Devries will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Devries lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Devries misses the jab. Devries ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Devries. #T1# Smith wants to clinch. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devries. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Devries looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Devries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Devries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses the jab. Smith lands a high kick!
Devries throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith misses with a combination
and Devries counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Devries to acknowledge the strikes. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws the kick towards the body but Devries avoids it. Devries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devries bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith throws a head kick but Devries moves out of range.
Devries jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Caleb Devries will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Devries throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Devries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick and Devries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. A big right from Devries misses. Devries lands a head shot. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Devries walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Devries on the side of the head. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Devries is looking to counter punch. Devries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Devries throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#T1# Devries throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Devries. Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devries. Smith throws the left hand but Devries avoids the punch easily. Devries lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Devries connects with a jab. Devries throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Devries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith misses with an uppercut. Devries saw that one coming. Devries scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Devries was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Devries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick by Smith misses and Devries counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Devries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Devries counters with a straight right hand. Smith slips under a jab. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Devries moves out of range easily. Devries fails to land with a series of punches.
Devries looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Nice body kick from Smith. Devries walks into a left hand. Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Caleb Devries showed his dominance in that final round. Well Devries 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Duncan Smith! A relieved looking Duncan Smith 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:
Machine Fight Night 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Rage misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a nice strike. Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage. Rage throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith connects with a single shot there. Rage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith checks a leg kick. Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rage moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith. Smith misses with a looping right. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage. Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Rage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rage stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken. Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2# It looks like Ezekel Rage has been cut. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Rage throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off. Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range. Rage looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Rage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rage misses the jab. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rage misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Rage backing up. Rage nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes. Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Rage misses with an uppercut. Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Rage avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Rage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut. Smith lands a high kick!
#ROC2# Rage is rocked!#T2# Rage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Rage lands the left hand. Rage scores with a jab to the jaw. Rage swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Rage slips under a jab. Rage throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith tries to move into range but Rage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Smith scores with a head kick.
Rage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ezekel Rage is winning the standup battle so far. Rage looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Rage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rage throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rage getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it. Rage lands a jab to Smith's midsection. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A right-left combo lands from Rage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith throws a head kick but Rage moves out of range.
Rage throws out a powerful jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rage counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rage throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot. Smith takes one on the button. Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rage is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage. Rage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rage misses with an uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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! An inside leg kick lands from Rage. #T2# Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook. Jab, jab by Rage - just one landing. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it. Rage slips under a jab from Smith. Rage's corner calls for a 1-2. Rage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Donk. Rage catches Smith right on the button with a cross. Rage swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith staying out of range there. Rage misses with a wild body shot. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith looks for the body kick but Rage saw that one coming. Rage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rage moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith. A big right from Smith misses. Rage misses the shot to the body. Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Rage throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekel Rage dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Rage lands a head shot. A bone on bone clash there as Rage blocks the leg kick.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and Rage counters with a two punch combo. Smith misses with a right hand and Rage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rage. Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Rage is wise to it. Smith checks a low kick from Rage. Rage jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well. Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rage clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rage checks a leg kick. Rage misses the jab. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rage on the side of the head. Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Smith. Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1# Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Rage misses. Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Rage defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease. Rage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A low kick from Rage misses and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Rage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rage finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. Rage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. 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! Rage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith. Rage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. An inside leg kick from Smith misses. #T2# A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Rage throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Rage misses with a looping left. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rage eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Rage scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smith moves out of range as Rage strikes. Rage looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rage throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Smith moves away from the strike by Rage. Smith moves out of range as Rage strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekel Rage clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Rage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rage clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Rage. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily. Smith tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. An attempted straight right counter from Rage misses the target. Rage misses with an uppercut. A jab from Rage misses. Rage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rage swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rage lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.#T1# Rage throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Rage throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Rage. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands. Smith throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Rage with a hook. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Rage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Smith swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Rage with a nice cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that Rage semi-blocks.
#T2# Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick. Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage. Rage avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Rage lands with a shot to the body. Rage throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith misses with a kick to the body letting Rage counter with a right hand. Smith defending well as Rage loads up on a big left hand. Smith lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekel Rage had his way with Duncan Smith in that round. The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R5# Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rage's head. Rage scores with a jab to the jaw. Smith looks to throw the jab but Rage is out of range. Rage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smith lunges at Rage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rage's hand. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rage. Rage misses with an uppercut. Rage cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jab by Rage. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Rage avoids it. Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage connects with a crisp jab. Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big left from Rage misses. #T1# Smith connects with a jab. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rage. Smith throws a hook but Rage avoids it easily. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rage throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rage counters with a straight right hand. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab from Rage. Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy head kick and Rage counters with a nice body kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rage throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Rage is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2# Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Rage keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick. Rage getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Smith tries a low kick but Rage avoids it. Rage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Rage stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
As Smith looks to move away, Rage throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Rage's corner calls for a 1-2. Rage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rage lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ezekel Rage showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rage 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekel Rage! Ezekel Rage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Machine Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1# Ritari throws a leg kick that is checked letting Smith counter with a right hand. Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ritari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet. Ritari tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritari misses with a body kick. Smith misses with a leg kick. Ritari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Teiden Ritari has been cut. Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritari blocks a head kick by Smith.
#CL# Ritari clinches up against the ropes. Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ritari lands with a short head shot on the inside. Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritari backwards. Ritari lands a nice shot to the body. Ritari lands a nice knee to the body. #T1# Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Nice elbow from Ritari. #CUT# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritari. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Ritari lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Ritari misses with a knee strike.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head. Smith working aggressively here.
Ritari throws an elbow that misses.
#T2# Ritari misses with a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Smith. Ritari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ritari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ritari 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. Ritari lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari 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# Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ritari moves out of range easily. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Ritari misses with a body kick. Smith misses with an uppercut. A low kick from Ritari misses and Smith counters with a head kick. #CL2# Smith darts in and clinches Ritari up against the ropes. Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
Smith tries to work over Ritari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ritari controls the action.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Ritari misses with a body punch.
#T1# Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritari's elbow. Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Ritari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to push Ritari away but Ritari has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Smith tries to stall but Ritari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ritari pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Ritari working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ritari throws an elbow but misses. #T2# Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards. Teiden Ritari has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ritari lands a nice elbow. Ritari prevents Smith from breaking the clinch. Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around. Ritari prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith lands with a right to the head. Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Ritari lands a nice knee to the body. Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to control Ritari's arms but Ritari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teiden Ritari will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Ritari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3##CL# Ritari closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith misses with a body punch.
Ritari lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those. Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section. A head punch on the inside from Ritari fails to land. Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritari trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ritari into the ropes. Ritari missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ritari connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ritari.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari with a knee to the head.
#T1# Smith blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritari. Ritari has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Ritari slows down the pace here.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Ritari misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
#T2# Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Ritari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ritari swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Ritari scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ritari lands a body shot. Ritari blocks a body shot from Smith. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritari as Smith tries to tie him up. Ritari lands a knee to the body.
Ritari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away. Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari clearly takes 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! #R4# Smith misses with a low kick.
Ritari throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Ritari forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches. Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritari won't allow it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards. Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. Smith blocks an elbow strike. Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ritari is controlling him.#T1# Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head. #BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Smith takes the fight into the clinch. Ritari lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ritari lands a knee to the head.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Ritari pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritari. Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Ritari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# 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! Ritari lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. Smith lands a nice uppercut. Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ritari working aggressively here.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritari as Smith tries to tie him up. Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# That has opened up Duncan Smith's cut even more. Ritari lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari had his way with Duncan Smith in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Ritari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ritari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2# Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Ritari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with some punches.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritari's elbow. Ritari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritari lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1# Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Smith working hard to break the clinch. Smith lands with a light punch inside. Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritari. Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Ritari.
Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith digs a right hand underneath Ritari's ribcage. Ritari let out a lung full of air as it connected. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ritari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Ritari blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it. Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it. Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Ritari blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Ritari.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Ritari. Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple. Teiden Ritari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ritari lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teiden Ritari. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritari, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teiden Ritari! A victorious Teiden Ritari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GMT 32 - Ritari Vs Zipperhead
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2# It looks like Secco Jones has been cut. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith slips a straight right by Jones. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a straight left. Smith slips a straight right by Jones. Smith misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T1# Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. As Smith looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head. Smith throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smith scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith misses with a right hand and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover. Jones lands the left hand.#T2# Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith misses with a straight right. Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. Smith misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones connects with a body shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Secco Jones's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jones throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Duncan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick. Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
#CL2# Smith forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches. Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Jones is looking for a counter combo. Jones tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith closes the distance but Jones moves to the side and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Smith throws a head kick that misses and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Smith slips a jab from Jones. Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith slips under a jab from Jones. Smith scores with a leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Smith throws a nice head kick!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#T2# Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Jones's torso. Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith misses with a body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith misses with a head kick.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter. Smith misses with a head kick.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Jones lands with a right hand. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Secco Jones's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith. Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A big left from Jones misses. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith misses with a body kick. Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith tries a low kick but Jones avoids it. Smith throws a lazy body kick and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. Jones lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Jones throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jones looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily. Jones throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to counter punch. Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it. 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! Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jones throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jones appears to be looking for a big counter. Smith throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. As Smith backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Smith tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Jones walks into a left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Secco Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Secco Jones's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Smith tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2# Jones is rocked! Jones throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Smith looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Smith misses with the combination.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jones seems to have got his legs back now. Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2# Secco Jones's cut is getting worse. Jones moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Jones cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Smith looks to throw a body kick and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a leg kick and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Smith scores with a punch to the head. A head kick misses from Smith. As Smith backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem. Smith throws a body kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Smith slips under a jab. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Jones tries a low kick but Smith avoids it. Jones slips under a jab. Jones scores with a hook. Smith throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick. Smith closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Jones strikes. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Duncan Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Secco Jones's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smith throws out a powerful jab. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jones scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Smith looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming. Jones throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Smith misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T1# Smith tries to clinch up. Jones is looking for a counter combo. Smith wants to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. Duncan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A lazy body kick from Smith and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Smith misses with a shot to the body and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Secco Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jones blocks a head kick by Smith.
Jones is looking to counter punch. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Jones misses. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith tries to clinch up and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Secco Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith! Duncan Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 29 - Monroe V Jernit
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# King clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes. A shot in the inside from Smith. Smith misses with the head strike.
King lands a nice elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
#BC# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. King moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
King throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# King rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes. Smith lands a body shot. King tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Smith has King pressed against the ropes.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Smith has King pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, King throws an elbow but misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King 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. King's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
King continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Smith lands a shot to the body. King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# King wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John King. King wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Smith clinches up against the ropes. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! King pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Smith lands an uppercut.#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts. Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.#CL2# King drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Smith throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily. King thumps Smith with a low kick. King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. King digs a good hook to Smith's body.
#CL2# King darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes. King working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like John King has been cut. King tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. King misses with a head kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. John King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Smith closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith misses with some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Smith misses with some punches.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC# King is rocked! A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head. King is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? King misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from King. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. King is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the ropes. King controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. King seems to have recovered his senses. King misses with a wild body shot. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Smith has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns King into the ropes.#T2# King trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an elbow strike. King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duncan Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith lands a body shot. #BC# Smith manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Smith does no damage. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. King throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Smith has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Smith trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes. King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John King's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# King throws a right and a left that both miss. King moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
#KD# Smith lands a head kick that bluckles King and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Smith no doubt looking to push for a finish! Smith avoids the head kick by King.
#CL# Smith rushes King and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. King lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Smith blocking some punches.
King lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as King tries to tie him up. Smith works on King's body with a couple of short punches. King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Smith working aggressively here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T1# Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Smith. A short uppercut from Smith. A short uppercut from Smith. A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. King blocking some punches.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Smith lands a shot to the body.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of King's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked King - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duncan Smith! An out of breath Duncan Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated John King had this to say: 'I'm humble in victory or defeat. This means that I need to go back, train & get better. I won't stand still. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 28 - Foj Vs Jones
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Smith throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mark Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Smith throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez. Smith scores with a jab. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Smith quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rodriguez tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing. Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez. Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Smith tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet. Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick. Rodriguez looks winded! Smith scores with a push kick. Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2# Rodriguez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Smith connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith moves away from the strike by Rodriguez. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Good shot there by Smith.#CL# Smith rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively. Smith tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Smith backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all. Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Rodriguez was just out of range. Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Smith defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. Smith cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Mark Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rodriguez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#CL# Smith takes the fight into the clinch. Smith lands a right hand. A short left from Smith. Rodriguez wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith'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. Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Smith closes the distance and clinches. Smith lands with a left to the head. #T2# Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch. Rodriguez tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes. Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes. A short uppercut from Smith. Smith lands a nice uppercut. Rodriguez tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the ropes. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#BC# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. A shot in the inside from Smith. Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC# Rodriguez is rocked! Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts. Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses. Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez. Smith lands a head kick that sends Rodriguez down! Rodriguez is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Smith is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Duncan Smith! During a confident post fight interview, Duncan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GMT 23 - Fforestfach V Dekkers
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Smith. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Foj looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a straight left. Smith tries to clinch there but Foj circles away.
Foj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Foj connects with a body shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foj, pushing him back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foj lands a body shot. Foj lands a nice elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. Foj lands a nice shot to the body. Foj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T1# Foj tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Foj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. A short right from Foj. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2# Smith tries to keep at a distance but Foj has taken the fight into the clinch. Smith prevents a body shot from Foj. Foj misses with a punch to the body.
Foj tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Foj back against the ropes. Smith scores with a shot to the side of Foj's head. #T2# Foj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Foj misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Foj has double underhooks. Smith can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Foj - that landed with a thud.
Foj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Smith prevents a body shot from Foj. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fojs head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Foj's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Foj duly obliges. Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Foj counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj dominated that round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Foj darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes. Foj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foj lands with a right to the head. Foj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Foj lands an elbow inside. Jetmir Foj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Foj won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Foj has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Foj digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foj misses with an elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Foj. Foj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Foj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Foj comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foj lands a shoulder strike. Foj misses with a punch to the body.
Foj scores with a nice hook to the head. Smith tries to circle away but Foj has him pinned against the ropes. Foj blocking some punches.
A short left from Foj. Foj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Foj misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2# Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Foj. Foj blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Foj. Foj makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Foj. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith has had enough of the clinch but Foj keeps him there for the moment. Foj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Foj controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foj. Foj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Foj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foj misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Sloppy strikes from Foj. Those never looked like landing. A big right from Foj misses. Smith throws a lazy head kick enabling Foj to counter with a crisp jab. Foj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Foj forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches. Smith is trying to break free. A hook to the body from Foj.
Foj tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Foj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Foj. Foj pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Foj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foj backwards. #T1# Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Foj has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith is trying to stall.
Foj lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Foj. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Foj lands a nice elbow. Foj pushes Smith back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Foj lands a right hand. Foj lands a damaging elbow. #T2# Smith lands with a short shot to the head. Foj pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Foj lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. A quick uppercut on the inside from Foj. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith stalling in the clinch but Foj improves position. Foj lands with a right to the head. Foj scores with a shoulder strike. Smith prevents a body shot from Foj. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Foj on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Smith throws a head kick that misses. A jab from Foj misses. Smith moves away from the strike by Foj. Foj cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Smith. Foj tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Foj. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foj. Smith misses with the body kick and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Foj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foj takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jetmir Foj seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick by Smith misses and Foj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Foj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Foj circles away from the clinch attempt and Foj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith tries to land a front kick but Foj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Foj now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Foj moves out of range easily. Foj wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position. Foj jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Foj moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Foj clinches. Smith trying to stall but Foj improves his position.
Foj throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Foj gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.#T2# Foj lands an uppercut. Foj lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Foj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Foj misses with an elbow over the top. Smith blocks a body shot from Foj. Foj has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foj can turn it around. Foj misses with a punch to the body.
Foj lands a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Foj uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Foj. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Foj dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foj is out of range. Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Foj blocks a head kick by Smith.
Foj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith. Foj punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Foj avoids the head kick by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Foj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Foj scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses the body punch and Foj counters with a two punch combo. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foj might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Foj counters with a straight right hand. Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Foj off balance momentarily. Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Smith throws a leg kick enabling Foj to counter with a crisp jab. Foj takes a kick to the side of the head. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jetmir Foj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith throws a head kick that misses letting Foj counter with a right hand. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Foj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foj counters with a straight right hand. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Foj moves out of range easily. Foj avoids the head kick by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith misses with a body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Smith throws a head kick that Foj semi-blocks.
Foj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foj. Foj wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away. Foj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Foj scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Foj pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. Foj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses. A short right from Foj on the inside. Foj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. A short left from Foj. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Foj - that landed with a thud.
Foj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Jetmir Foj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Foj has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Foj!
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Event:
GAMMA MT 19 - Bon Vs Berkman
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Tomar misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#CL# Tomar darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes. Tomar blocks a body shot from Smith. A short left from Smith. #CUT2# It looks like Oglek Tomar has been cut. Tomar throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Tomar keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tomar misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Tomar fails to land. A left hand lands to the body for Tomar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Tomar. Tomar lands a nice shot to the body. Smith tries to work over Tomar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomar uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Tomar. #T1# Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tomar blocks an uppercut.
Tomar lands with a light punch inside. A body shot lands from Tomar.
#BC# Tomar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomar throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Tomar blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tomar. Tomar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Tomar 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. Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tomar thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tomar looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Tomar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tomar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Tomar forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Tomar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Tomar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomar. Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working hard to break the clinch. Tomar tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the ropes. Tomar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomar. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Tomar has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tomar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Nice body punch from Tomar - that landed with a thud.
#T4# Tomar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Tomar lands a shoulder strike. Tomar lands a nice shot to the body. Tomar lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith looking to slow down the pace here. Tomar misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Tomar. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tomar lands with a left to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Good body shot from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oglek Tomar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oglek Tomar's cut. That's time! Tomar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tomar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tomar lands with a shot to the body. Smith stuns Tomar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tomar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tomar throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Tomar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Smith scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Tomar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smith lunges at Tomar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomar's hand. #T1# Tomar throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Oglek Tomar is winning the standup battle so far. Smith scores with a head kick.
Tomar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tomar misses with a body shot.
Tomar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Oglek Tomar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tomar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith thinks about the counter body kick. Tomar catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Tomar down. Tomar lands a jab to Smith's midsection. Tomar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Tomar clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2# A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Tomar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Tomar lands with a right to the head. Smith has Tomar pressed against the ropes, preventing Tomar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tomar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Tomar has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Oglek Tomar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tomar misses with a short punch on the inside. Tomar throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tomar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomar uses good head movement to avoid it. Tomar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Tomar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Tomar lands with a right to the head. Tomar lands a body shot. Tomar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomar has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tomar swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomar swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Tomar lands an uppercut. Smith misses with some punches.
Tomar blocking some punches.
Tomar digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Tomar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Tomar misses with some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oglek Tomar will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oglek Tomar's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Tomar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tomar avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomar. Tomar cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Tomar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smith misses with a body shot
#CL# and Tomar counters by moving into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tomar presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomar backwards. Smith lands a body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomar. Smith looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Smith tries a body shot but Tomar blocks it.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomars head. Tomar misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith gets through Tomar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomar controls his hands.
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Tomar misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tomar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Tomar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomar. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Tomar lands a left hand.
#BC2# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tomar lands a body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Tomar is out of range. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tomar jabs at Smith's body. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A counter left hand to the body from Tomar misses its target. Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tomar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith throws a head kick but Tomar moves out of range.
Tomar missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# A head kick by Smith misses letting Tomar counter with a right hand. Smith scores with a head kick.
Tomar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tomar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Oglek Tomar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tomar misses with a wild combination.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tomar blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Tomar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tomar scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Tomar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tomar scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomar as he connects with a hook. Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Tomar lands a right hook to the body.
Tomar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like Tomar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tomar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Oglek Tomar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tomar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oglek Tomar!
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Event:
GAMMA MT 12 - Kane Vs Menace
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Smith throws a head kick that misses. Que takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
John Que seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith lands a front kick. Que misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheers as Que lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Que has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith prevents a body shot from Que. I was talking to Que's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Que moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Que moves into the clinch successfully.
Que doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith is trying to force a seperation but Que has the dominant position. Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Que swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Que blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Que lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Smith can't break the clinch.
Que scores with a shoulder strike. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Que is controlling him. Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Que's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Que misses the shot to the body. Que misses with a hook. Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Que tries to clinch and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Que's knee momentarily. Que tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Que. Que tries to clinch up. Que takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Duncan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Que closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Que uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Que or not. Que working aggressively here.
Smith tries a body shot but Que blocks it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith scores with a shot to the side of Que's head. Que blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith wants to break free but Que has control.
#T2# Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith scores with a kick to the midsection. Que scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #CL2# Smith gets a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. A right handed body shot lands from Que.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Que's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Que misses with a left hand and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Que backing up. Que nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes. Que avoids the head kick by Smith.
Que ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. Que misses the shot to the body. Que tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Que avoids the head kick by Smith.
Que scores with a jab to the body. Smith moves out of range as Que strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Que moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Que connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off. Smith keeps the fight on the outside. Que connects with a jab.#T1# Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# John Que's cut is getting worse. Smith connects with a high kick. Que scores with a nice head shot. Que misses with a right hand and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Que walks into a left hand. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Que tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Que. Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Que bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Que misses the target. Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Que moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Smith has closed the distance and engaged Que in a clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Que has him pinned against the ropes. Que misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Que is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Que. Smith is trying to force a seperation but Que has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith really dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Que's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Que rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Que misses with a wild body shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Que throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Que's elbow. Que blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Que uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. A hook to the body from Que.
Que scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. A nice left hand lands by Que.
#BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Que tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Que takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL# Que closes the distance and clinches. Smith digs a right hand underneath Que's ribcage. Que let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith connects with a jab. Smith connects with a high kick. Smith lands an overhand right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Que moves into range and clinches up with Smith. Smith is trying to break the clinch but Que is controlling him. Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Que backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Smith working aggressively here.
#BC2# Smith breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on John Que's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Smith throws a head kick but Que moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith cracks Que with an open hand slap. Smith throws a head kick but Que moves out of range.
#CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Que on the inside. Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Que keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away. Que tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#T1# A shot in the inside from Que. Smith tries to break free but Que pushes him back against the ropes. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
John Que has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Duncan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Que lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Smith is trying to push Que away but Que has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Que throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Que swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Que on the side of the head. Que misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Que in his tracks momentarily. Que misses with a shot to the body and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice. Que misses with a left hand and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Que gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith. Que swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! Duncan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith! Duncan Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 10 - Double Header 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Smith throws a head kick that misses. McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McDonnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smith checks the leg kick. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smith throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. McDonnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith thuds his shin into the meat of McDonnell's side. McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range. Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith misses with a straight left. McDonnell throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side. #T2# McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside. And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time. McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick from McDonnell misses. Smith misses the shot to the body. McDonnell counters with a body kick. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Smith cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick. McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell misses with a body kick. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily. Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. McDonnell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Smith cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap. McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. McDonnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. McDonnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# McDonnell moves into range and clinches up with Smith. Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2# McDonnell is stalling here.
#BC2# McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming. McDonnell checks a low kick from Smith. McDonnell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Smith throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily. Smith blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and McDonnell moves out of range easily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Smith shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith cracks the inside of McDonnell's front leg. A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Smith down. Smith avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right. Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
Smith throws a head kick but McDonnell moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A head kick misses from McDonnell. Smith throws a quick counter head kick but McDonnell was just out of range.#T1# Smith throws a lazy body kick and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand. McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell. McDonnell misses with an uppercut. McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet. McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick. McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head. McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
#T2# McDonnell throws a body kick that misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
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! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. Smith tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell. Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell really dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# Smith jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance. McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2# It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McDonnell throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell lands a head kick!
Smith blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes. Smith tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range. #T1# Smith lands a head kick!
Smith lands an overhand right. Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Smith darts in trying to clinch and McDonnell counters with a slapping leg kick. Smith looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range. McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well. McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Smith misses with a body kick. McDonnell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2# Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off. McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McDonnell throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off. Smith is looking to counter with a body kick. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick. McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell. McDonnell pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Duncan Smith's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it. McDonnell is looking to land body kicks. McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonnell takes a kick to the side of the head. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! McDonnell slams his shin into Smith's torso. Smith throws a head kick that misses and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1# McDonnell looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. Smith checks a leg kick nicely. Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the ropes. A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
#CL2# McDonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. McDonnell lands a body punch. #BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Smith throws a head kick that misses. Smith throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range. McDonnell feints a counter leg kick. Jab by McDonnell. McDonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands. McDonnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith with a jab. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Smith down. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McDonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell! During a confident post fight interview, Cory McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 8 - Double Header
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Ridsdale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ridsdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ridsdale avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Smith throws a head kick but Ridsdale moves out of range.
Ridsdale tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #CL2# Ridsdale clinches. Ridsdale tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith works on Ridsdale's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ridsdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ridsdale takes a shot to the head. #T1# Ridsdale looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Duncan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith tries to clinch there but Ridsdale circles away.
Ridsdale tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target. A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby Ridsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith lands a high kick!
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Ridsdale throws a leg kick that misses. Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ridsdale moves away from the strike by Smith. Ridsdale steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.#T2# Ridsdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ridsdale throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ridsdale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ridsdale tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Ridsdale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A big left from Smith misses. Ridsdale throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick by Ridsdale misses and Smith counters with a nice body kick. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Ridsdale throws a head kick that misses. A head kick from Smith lands but Ridsdale takes it in his stride. Smith with a hook. Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridsdale. Ridsdale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Ridsdale throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#T1# Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ridsdale avoids the head kick by Smith.
A head kick from Smith lands but Ridsdale takes it in his stride. Ridsdale tries to clinch but fails miserably and as Ridsdale resets, Smith counters with a big head kick, out of nowhere! Ridsdale goes down! The referee sends Smith to a neutral corner and begins the count.. 3,4,5,6,7, will he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Duncan Smith! A victorious Duncan Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA MT 5 - White Vs Foster
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# King scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A head kick from Smith lands but King takes it in his stride. #CUT2# It looks like John King has been cut. King misses with a few strikes there.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. Nice cross by Smith. King throws a leg kick but Smith moved away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jab by King. Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. King lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch. King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. King scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith dodges the punch combination from King.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King blocks a head kick by Smith.
Some wild striking there from King.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. King misses with a few strikes there.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King slips under a jab from Smith.#T2# King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. Smith lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. King misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2# and as King resets, Smith pounces with a savage head kick that drops King to the mat! King looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!#ROC2# King is rocked! Smith lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. King lands with a short shot to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. King is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. King seems to have got his legs back now. King blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Smith manages to break the clinch.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Duncan Smith should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on John King's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# King lands with a cross. King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! King is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duncan Smith! John King was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm humble in victory or defeat. This means that I need to go back, train & get better. I won't stand still. I'll be back!'.
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