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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 221
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1# Smith dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith. Hug closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hug shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Hug to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Smith scores with a punch to the head. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Hug throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug avoids the head kick by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD# Smith catches Hug napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hug to the canvas!
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard. Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hug wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Smith working the head and body with strikes. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hug wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Smith prevents Hug from standing back up.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall. Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Smith slips a nice elbow through Hug's hands, connecting with Hug's forehead.#T3# Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. Smith throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hug's head. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Smith drops an elbow to the side of Hug's head. #T4# Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Smith working over Hug with some ground and pound. Hug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Smith looks to land a strike but Hug avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Smith landing with the ground and pound. Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hug's head. Hug looks winded! Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digby Smith dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Hug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hug's head.#CUT# It looks like Hades Hug has been cut. Hug misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing. A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hug misses with a double jab
#KD# and Smith counters with a right hand that sends Hug tumbling to the canvas! Can Smith finish him? He dives into Hug's guard looking to do just that!#ROC# Hug is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hug is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him? Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hug seems to have recovered his senses. Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely. Smith is standing up over Hug. Hug looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Smith slows the pace down. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now. Smith wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy. Digby Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Hug parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hug to escape.
Hug takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hug wants to control but Smith postures up. Smith scores with punches from side control. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3# Smith trying to control the position but Hug is working away. Hug can't do much from the bottom here. Smith lands an elbow. Smith landing a few strikes. Smith trying to control the position but Hug is working away. #T4# Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Hug dodges the ground and pound from Smith. Smith looks up at the clock and then as Hug takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hug is breathing heavily. Smith lands a strong strike to the head of Hug. That's dazed him! Smith looking to finish here. Hug is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smith lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Digby Smith! Digby 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:
CEFC Live 50
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1# Morley misses with a takedown and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith leaves Morley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Smith throws a jab when Morley was well out of range. Morley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morley 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.
#TD2# Morley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Morley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Smith wants to get back to full guard. Smith's coaches at The Good Stuff have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Morley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith has his hands clasped together around Morley's back. He's all about the action.#T1# Smith is trying to get back to full guard. Morley is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Morley thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morley lands strikes from half guard. Smith is trying to maintain the position but Morley is very close to passing his half guard. Morley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Morley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Smith tries to roll over but Morley keeps him under control.#T2# Morley missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Morley lands strikes from half guard. Smith tries to get to full guard but Morley has control of the leg. Smith is trying to control but Morley manages to pass to mount!
Smith wants to control but Morley is having none of it. Morley is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Morley avoids the attempt from Smith to control. Morley with good strikes from the mount here!#T3# Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Morley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smith is trying desperately to improve position. Morley avoids the attempt from Smith to control. Morley working Smith over with strikes here. Morley landing strikes from the mount. Morley softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Smith is out cold! Morley jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Morley!
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Event:
CEFC 278
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Smith blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
A big right from Wahlberg misses. Smith punishes Wahlberg's body with a nice straight punch. Wahlberg jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Smith avoids the head kick by Wahlberg.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Smith misses with an uppercut. Wahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahlberg. Smith throws a counter combo. Smith blocks a head kick by Wahlberg.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Wahlberg moved out of range. Smith throws a leg kick and Wahlberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith thuds a left hand into Wahlberg's body. Wahlberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wahlberg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Wahlberg throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Wahlberg cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wahlberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wahlberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wahlberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wahlberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wahlberg connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wahlberg on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wahlberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wahlberg, right into the meat.
Smith digs a good body shot into Wahlberg's ribs. Smith needs to keep his hands up - Wahlberg had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Wahlberg throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Wahlberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Smith and Wahlberg goes tumbling to the canvas! Smith follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2# Wahlberg is rocked! Wahlberg has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Oh Wahlberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith unloads with some huge strikes here! Wahlberg is out! Smith wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Digby Smith! Digby 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:
RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# WarGasm thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. WarGasm thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side. WarGasm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
WarGasm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. WarGasm throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range. Smith swings widly with a right hand
and WarGasm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. WarGasm avoids a punch combination nicely.
WarGasm throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#CL2# Smith tries to keep at a distance but WarGasm has taken the fight into the clinch. WarGasm throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to WarGasm's temple. WarGasm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. WarGasm is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. WarGasm is not content to let Smith control the position. Smith prevents WarGasm from improving his position. Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2# WarGasm looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Smith slips a nice elbow through WarGasm's hands, connecting with WarGasm's forehead. WarGasm manages to get to full guard.
WarGasm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. WarGasm has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle. Smith scoring with some ground and pound. WarGasm pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. Smith won't allow WarGasm to sweep him here. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WarGasm's head. Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Smith being controlled here momentarily. WarGasm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. There's a bit of a scramble here and now WarGasm is on top in guard.
#REVB# Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. Smith is looking to sweep but instead, WarGasm has passed into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard. WarGasm slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Smith punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith is looking for a sweep. WarGasm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from WarGasm. Smith works his way to full guard. Good work. WarGasm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. WarGasm is still trying to improve position. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but WarGasm is one step ahead there. WarGasm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. WarGasm advances to half guard. Smith wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# WarGasm is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position. WarGasm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. WarGasm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Smith wants to control but WarGasm is keeping busy and won't allow it. WarGasm prevents Smith from improving his position. WarGasm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Screaman WarGasm will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A low kick from Smith misses and WarGasm counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. A jab lands there for Smith. WarGasm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. WarGasm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from WarGasm.
Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith swings for the body but WarGasm moves out of range.
WarGasm throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there. WarGasm avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A nice side step and WarGasm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Smith misses with a low kick as WarGasm jumps back. WarGasm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. WarGasm throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.#T1# WarGasm fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body. #CL# Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
WarGasm has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but WarGasm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. WarGasm checks the leg kick. WarGasm throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. WarGasm only half commits to the counter leg kick. Smith looks to throw the jab but WarGasm is out of range. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on WarGasm's shoulder, as WarGasm tries to avoid the shot. Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
WarGasm blocks the body kick.
WarGasm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith lands a nice hook to WarGasm's body. WarGasm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith tries to clinch up but WarGasm circles away and keeps his distance. Smith throws out a leg kick but WarGasm moves out of range and Smith only half commits. WarGasm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. WarGasm scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. WarGasm avoids a punch combination nicely.
WarGasm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Smith misses with a hook
and WarGasm counters with a nice uppercut. That kick from WarGasm tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on. WarGasm misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Smith throws a big shot that misses. Digby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith throws a push kick but WarGasm slaps the foot to one side. WarGasm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from WarGasm. WarGasm looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#T3# Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and WarGasm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. WarGasm looks like he wants to counter punch here. WarGasm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith misses with a low kick. WarGasm throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. WarGasm just misses with a punch to the body.
Screaman WarGasm seems to be getting the better of the standup. WarGasm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A right-left combo lands from WarGasm. Smith slips under a jab from WarGasm. A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target. WarGasm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WarGasm. WarGasm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
WarGasm darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says WarGasm as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digby Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. WarGasm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
WarGasm connects with the punch. WarGasm blocks a low kick nicely. Smith scores with a jab to the head.
WarGasm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. WarGasm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from WarGasm misses. #CL# Smith rushes WarGasm and presses him up against the cage. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as WarGasm controls his hands.
WarGasm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from WarGasm fails to land. WarGasm misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WarGasm's elbow. WarGasm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Screaman WarGasm will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith fails with a takedown attempt. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. WarGasm lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though. WarGasm stuffs the takedown. WarGasm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
WarGasm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. WarGasm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from WarGasm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but WarGasm just manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from WarGasm. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. WarGasm lands with a cross. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
WarGasm throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but WarGasm avoids it. WarGasm scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1# WarGasm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to throw a body kick and WarGasm counters with a straight right hand. WarGasm scores with a nice head shot. Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. WarGasm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. WarGasm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. WarGasm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Smith tries a low kick but WarGasm avoids it. WarGasm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. WarGasm throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind WarGasm 's knee. Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as WarGasm sprawls well. WarGasm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Digby Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him. WarGasm jabbing away but nothing is landing. A low kick from Smith misses enabling WarGasm to counter with a crisp jab. WarGasm lands with a good body shot. Smith tries to clinch up and WarGasm counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith cracks WarGasm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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 lazy right hand but WarGasm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. It seemed like WarGasm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith misses with a low kick as WarGasm jumps back. WarGasm stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# WarGasm moves into the clinch. Smith blocking some punches.
WarGasm tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from WarGasm fails to land. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. WarGasm is defending well for now. Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by WarGasm after a bit of a struggle. #T3# Smith leaning his opponent against the cage. Nice body punch from WarGasm. Smith tries to throw a body punch but WarGasm avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith gets through WarGasm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. WarGasm misses with some punches.
WarGasm tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but WarGasm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by WarGasm. WarGasm scores with a punch to the head. A lazy left from WarGasm finds it's target. Smith throws a leg kick which misses WarGasm's front leg but catches the back leg as WarGasm tries to avoid it. Screaman WarGasm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. WarGasm throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4# WarGasm throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. WarGasm throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith throws a low kick, looking for WarGasm's leg but WarGasm calmly moves out of range. WarGasm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith darts in looking for a takedown but WarGasm gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? WarGasm is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, WarGasm circles away and we're back to standing. WarGasm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith. Smith is looking to clinch. WarGasm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Digby Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! WarGasm misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and WarGasm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. WarGasm scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. Screaman WarGasm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance and WarGasm counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Screaman WarGasm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got WarGasm 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Digby Smith! Digby 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:
RFC 40: Hells Bells
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Gharibi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Gharibi's head back.
Smith keeps Gharibi at a distance using the push kick. Smith thumps Gharibi with a low kick. Smith throws a wild body kick that Gharibi sees coming a mile off. Gharibi throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. Gharibi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gharibi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gharibi is looking to counter punch. Gharibi throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Gharibi throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith moves away from the strike by Gharibi. Smith clobbers Gharibi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Gharibi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gharibi looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. Gharibi misses the shot to the body. Gharibi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gharibi as he jumps to the side. Smith misses with a looping left. Smith cracks Gharibi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Gharibi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gharibi leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sajjad Gharibi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digby Smith. Gharibi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2# Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there. Gharibi trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. Gharibi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gharibi tries to get out of the position. Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow. Gharibi is trying to control but can't.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gharibi wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Smith. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice strikes from Smith there. Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smith is taking a breather. Gharibi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gharibi is trying to control but can't.
Smith is nestled in close to Gharibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3# Smith lands strikes from half guard. Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
Gharibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground. Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith. Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smith working Gharibi over with strikes. Smith working Gharibi over with strikes. Smith working over Gharibi with some ground and pound. Gharibi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Gharibi wants to get back to full guard. Smith wants to pass the guard but Gharibi is defending well. Smith lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Smith there. Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots. Smith winds up and cracks Gharibi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Smith lands with a punch from half guard. Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Gharibi wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith trying to control the pace. Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gharibi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots. Gharibi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digby Smith dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gharibi's calf. Smith stalks Gharibi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gharibi's face. Gharibi staggers backwards, shaken. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith sizes up Gharibi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gharibi. Gharibi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Smith avoids the body shot from Gharibi.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith. Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Gharibi's head back.
Sajjad Gharibi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gharibi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Gharibi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Gharibi's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gharibi walks into a left hand. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gharibi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith jabs Gharibi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gharibi throws a right and a left that both miss. Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Digby Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gharibi on the side of the head. Digby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gharibi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Gharibi. Sajjad Gharibi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Digby Smith has got the better of the ground game so far. Gharibi has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Smith stalling. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith is nestled in close to Gharibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow. Smith is thwarting Gharibi's attempts to control the position.#T2# Smith lands strikes from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Gharibi's temple. Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Smith drops an elbow to the side of Gharibi's head. Smith is nestled in close to Gharibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gharibi trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gharibi taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Gharibi tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control. Smith working the head and body with strikes. Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gharibi has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gharibi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3# Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2# Gharibi is rocked! Smith winds up and cracks Gharibi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Oh Gharibi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow. Gharibi taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. Smith lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gharibi quite badly. Gharibi pulls Smith in close trying to recover. Smith postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gharibi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gharibi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Digby Smith! Digby 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:
RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Bajza throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. Smith counters with a body kick. Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Bajza's torso. Bajza misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bajza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab. Bajza acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bajza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bajza lands with an overhand left. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bajza can pounce on him.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Bajza avoids it. Smith throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD# Bajza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bajza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bajza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Bajza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Bajza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bajza controls the position. Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bajza's best efforts. Bajza scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bajza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Smith is in trouble now - Bajza has advanced to mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bajza working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3# Bajza landing strikes from the mount. Bajza tries to control but Smith wriggling away. Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bajza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bajza landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble! Smith is in a horrible position here. Bajza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith wants to hold on but Bajza pushes him away.#T4# Bajza is in the full mount, landing strikes. Bajza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bajza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Bajza finish him? Bajza looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Bajza raining down hammerfists from mount. Bajza landing strikes, looking to finish! Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bajza landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erno Bajza dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Smith misses with a wild body shot. Bajza shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bajza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Erno Bajza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bajza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away. Smith throws a body punch but Bajza moves out of range. Bajza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajza was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Bajza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A big right from Bajza misses. Bajza looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
#T1# Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Bajza counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bajza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Smith counters with a two punch combo. Digby Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bajza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bajza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bajza. Bajza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bajza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Erno Bajza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bajza's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bajza wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Bajza stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bajza scoring with some ground and pound. Bajza connects with a couple of short punches. Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Bajza slips an elbow through the middle. Bajza trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3# Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bajza lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bajza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bajza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bajza controls from within his opponent's guard. Bajza is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Bajza has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bajza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bajza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bajza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith is trying to maintain the position but Bajza is very close to passing his half guard. Bajza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ground and pound from Bajza. Bajza slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Smith wants to control but Bajza is keeping busy.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Bajza is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erno Bajza dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Bajza looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#TD# Bajza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Bajza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bajza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Smith trying to control but Bajza postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Bajza working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, if Bajza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bajza. #T1# Bajza looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bajza winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bajza is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Smith has hold of Bajza's hands but Bajza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bajza scores with a couple of nice shots. Bajza lands with a punch from half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bajza in particular looking to stall. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bajza connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #T2# Bajza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bajza lands a nice short elbow. Bajza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bajza sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bajza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. Bajza lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Bajza drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. Bajza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bajza in particular looking to stall. Nice strikes from Bajza there. Bajza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bajza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# Bajza is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bajza controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bajza working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bajza wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bajza in particular looking to stall. Digby Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! Erno Bajza showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bajza, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erno Bajza!
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Event:
RFC 34: The Danger Zone
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Smith throws a body kick that misses. Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Lennartsson moves out of range of the body kick. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith goes for a double leg but Lennartsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lennartsson continues to drive forward. Digby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Smith scores with a one two! Lennartsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lennartsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Smith missing with a left hand there. Lennartsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lennartsson throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Smith defending well as Lennartsson loads up on a big left hand. Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2# Lennartsson lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Lennartsson stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC2# Smith is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Digby Smith has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lennartsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Smith throws a shot from downtown. Lennartsson moves away and avoids it. Lennartsson throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem. A low kick from Smith is predictable there and Lennartsson counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson! An out of breath and clearly excited Lennart Lennartsson thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1# Zeuz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeuz doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Zeuz takes the fight into the clinch. Smith is working Zeuz over against the cage. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Thor Zeuz has been cut. Zeuz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeuz or not. Zeuz is breathing heavily. Zeuz is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Smith stalling against the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeuz backwards. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeuzs head. #T1# Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeuz is defending well for now. Smith works on Zeuz's body with a couple of short punches. Smith lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith is working Zeuz over against the cage. Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeuz is defending well for now. Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith pushes Zeuz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith. Smith lands with a right to the head. #T2# Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith works on Zeuz's body with a couple of short punches. Smith lands a nice shot to the body. Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2# Thor Zeuz's cut is getting worse. Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeuzs head. Smith just leaning against Zeuz, taking a breather. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeuz backwards. #CUT2# Thor Zeuz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3# Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith pushes Zeuz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeuz or not. Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zeuz. Smith lands a shot to the body. Zeuz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Zeuz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith is pushing Zeuz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Smith works on Zeuz's body with a couple of short punches. Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4# Smith lands a nice shot to the body. Zeuz takes a shot to the head. Smith pushes Zeuz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith lands a nice shot to the body. Zeuz blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeuz backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith effectively controlling the action here. Smith pushes Zeuz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#CUT2# Jeez, Thor Zeuz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thor Zeuz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Digby Smith! An out of breath Digby Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1# Eight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Eight misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a combination
and Eight counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. Eight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Eight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one. Smith really is a fat lump.#T1# Eight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Digby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Number Eight. Smith misses with a combination
and Eight counters with a one-two to the body. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Eight tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Smith takes a swing at Eight's ribcage but misses. Eight is looking for the big counter here. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Eight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2# Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eight is out of range and Smith settles back down. Eight throws a counter combo. Eight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Eight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Eight tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Eight is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith looking to stall.
Smith taking a breather. Smith can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Smith tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Eight blocking some punches.
Smith presses Eight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Smith effectively controlling the action here. Smith lands with a left to the head. Eight is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eight.
Eight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith keeps control of Eight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Eight blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith tries a body shot but Eight blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Eight controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Smith tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Eight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Eight working aggressively here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Eight. 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 Digby Smith 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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eight sees it coming and avoids it easily. Number Eight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith throws a leg kick but Eight sees it coming and checks it nicely. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Eight ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Eight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith takes a swing at Eight's ribcage but misses. Digby Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eight avoids the body shot from Smith.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Eight shoots in. Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Smith throws a solid leg kick but Eight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.#T1# Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eight.
Eight avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Eight tries to counter by closing the distance. Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Eight moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Smith. #T2# Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Digby Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith misses with a body punch.
Eight managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Eight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right from Smith. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Eight prevents a body shot from Smith. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Smith trying to control the position but instead, Eight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage. Eight blocking some punches.
#T3# Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Smith tries to work over Eight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Eight tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage. Smith has Eight pressed against the cage, preventing Eight from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Eight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Eight lands with a cross. #T4# Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eight moves away. Eight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Eight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eight. Eight scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eight is defended easily by Smith. Digby Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Number Eight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eight defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. A countering left hand to the body from Eight misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digby Smith dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Eight missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Eight checks a low kick from Smith. Eight doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Eight misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith misses with a left hand #CL2# and Eight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eight. Eight is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Eight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eight can do to turn this around? Smith has Eight pressed against the cage.
#T1# Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is pushing Eight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Eight blocking some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Eight can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Eight blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Smith lands a right hand. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Smith leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Eight blocks a body shot from Smith. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eight up against the cage. Number Eight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
Eight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Eight jumps guard but Smith stands there with Eight around his waist. Eight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Eight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eight manages to avoid it. Eight misses with the combination.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eight manages to avoid it. Eight looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Digby Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith looks to land a right hand but Eight moved out of range. Eight unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4# Left hook, right uppercut from Eight. Eight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Smith is looking to wear down Eight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Smith throws a wild body kick that Eight sees coming a mile off. A telegraphed right hand from Eight misses the target. Eight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith misses with an uppercut. Eight saw that one coming. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eight manages to avoid it. Eight is looking for the big counter here. Digby Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Digby 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digby Smith! After winning the bout, Digby 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1# Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandcastle circles away quickly and effectively. Sandcastle looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sandcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice body punch from Sandcastle. Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandcastle. Sandcastle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sandcastle slips under a jab from Smith. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandcastle! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sandcastle does a little dance to reset his feet. Sandcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Sandcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Sandcastle gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. Sandcastle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandcastle backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses. A battle for position here, against the cage. Sandcastle is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sandcastle has his back to the cage. Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Smith missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Sandcastle blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandcastles head. Smith presses Sandcastle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sandcastle looks winded! Sandcastle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Smith is stalling here.
Smith pushes Sandcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith lands a body punch. Smith lands a body punch. A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Sandcastle avoids the damage to the body. #T2# Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sandcastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks. Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD# Smith drops Sandcastle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sandcastle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Sandcastle is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. Sandcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandcastle or not. Smith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sandcastle to his knees! Smith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Digby Smith! An out of breath Digby Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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