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Event:
ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 1
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duif. Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Duif. Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Duif definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Duif. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duif walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is looking to slow Duif down with leg kicks. Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Duif's head back.
Smith lands a head kick. Duif smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut. A head kick misses from Duif. #CL# Duif darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Duif lands a body shot. Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Duif uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. A body shot lands from Duif.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duif's face.
#T1# Smith working aggressively here.
Smith wants to stall.
We've been informed that Smith 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. Duif lands with a short head shot on the inside. Duif struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Duif avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Duif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Duif misses with a punch on the inside.
Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith looks winded! Smith is looking to control Duif's arms but Duif gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. Come on Duif - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to stall but Duif uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duif works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches. Duif pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Duif working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith blocks a body shot from Duif. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Duif dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# Duif blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Duif scores with a nice short uppercut. Duif working aggressively here.
Duif tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage. Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Duif is blocking nicely.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duif fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duif blocking some punches.
Duif has Smith pressed against the cage.
Duif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This has been an exciting period of action! Duif can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Duif misses with some punches.
Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Duif throws a head punch that misses. Duif lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Duif swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Duif working aggressively here.
#T3# Smith tries a knee to the head but Duif blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Duif.
Duif lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Duif is working Smith over against the cage. Duif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Duif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duif lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Duif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Duif. A hook to the body from Duif.
Duif lands a shoulder strike. Duif tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Duif back against the cage. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Duif lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD# Duif drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked! Duif is muscling Smith up against the cage and as Smith bounces back off, Duif cracks him with a huge right hand! Smith crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernand Duif! A victorious Fernand Duif 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:
ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Araujo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo. Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Araujo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Araujo is now in Smith's guard. Araujo wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araujo controls the pace.#SUB# Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB##T1##SU2# Smith decides to stand back up. Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Araujo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Smith sneaks out the side door and pushes Araujo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Smith misses with a looping left. Araujo misses with a body shot.
Smith misses the jab. Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Araujo moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses. Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away. Araujo throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#T2# Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Araujo lands with a shot to the body. #CL2# Smith has Araujo up against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Araujo pulls guard. Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. Araujo 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 has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Araujo is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Araujo looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith lands a nice looking body kick. Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Barkley, before circling back to the center of the mat. Smith misses with a body kick. Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight. Barkley misses with a hook. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barkley throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease. Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Barkley fails to land the takedown. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley. Smith throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely. Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Smith. This has been an exciting period of action! Jab from Smith.#T1# Smith throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Barkley clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Smith lands a knee to the head.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Smith lands a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards. Smith scores with a nice hook to the head. Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smith tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with 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! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley. Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Smith blocks an uppercut.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Smith blocking some punches.
Smith wants to stall.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body. Smith tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lands a body punch. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow. Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Smith. Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head. Barkley slowing the pace effectively. Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley. #T3# Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley. Barkley lands with a left to the head. Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith wants to stall.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley stalls. Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barkley. Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Knees to the body from Smith.
A short left from Smith. Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Barkley avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Barkley wants to stall.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. Barkley tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Smith checks a low kick from Barkley. Barkley tries a low kick but Smith avoids it. Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Smith throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away. Barkley unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Barkley jabs at Smith's body. Smith misses with a body kick. John Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Barkley misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice body shot. Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Smith cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head. Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away. Despite the aggression on Barkley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barkley closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Barkley tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well. Barkley 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. John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around? A combination from Barkley does no damage. Barkley blocks a jab. Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Smith delivers a nice body kick. Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith jabs at Barkley's body. Barkley is breathing heavily. Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. 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! Barkley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away. Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Smith. Barkley feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Barkley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Barkley misses with a straight right. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.#T2# A good leg kick by Smith. Barkley throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick. Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2# Barkley shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard. Barkley's corner is telling him to maintain position. Barkley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES# Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barkley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Barkley lands a jab-cross combination. Barkley missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barkley connects with a body shot. 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. #T3# Barkley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Barkley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away. Smith appears to be looking for a big counter. Barkley avoids the head kick by Smith.
Barkley thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Barkley cracks Smith with a good jab. Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top. Barkley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Barkley persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley. Nice shot by Barkley. Barkley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barkley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith slips a jab from Barkley. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it. Smith slips a jab from Barkley. Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley. Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barkley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook. Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Smith clinches. Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here. Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it. Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Barkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch. Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CL2# Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barkley prevents a body shot from Smith. John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith. Smith lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those. Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Barkley stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barkley gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage. Smith scores with a shoulder strike. Barkley stalling.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Barkley being controlled against the cage. Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barkley gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage. Barkley pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Barkley. Smith lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land. Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head. Smith blocks a body shot from Barkley. John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Smith blocking some punches.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barkley tries to tie him up. Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle. Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Barkley throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barkley working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ross Barkley. I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Smith! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ETERNITY 27- KT World Series
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1# A low kick from Smith misses and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand! A telegraphed right hand from Bon misses the target. Bon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith 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. Bon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bon thuds a left hand into Smith's body. Bon scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Bon cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Bon wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs. A low kick from Smith misses and Bon counters with a thumping low kick. #KD2# Smith walks into a big right hand from Bon and goes down! The referee sends Bon to a neutral corner as Smith gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#Smith is rocked! 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! Bon throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon! Oson Bon very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
EK 24 - KT World Series
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1# Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick. McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Smith looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away. McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith misses with a left hand and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab. McGuire with a nice cross. Smith misses with a hook.#T1# Smith misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#CL# Smith moves into the clinch. Smith 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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. McGuire lands a nice uppercut. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith stalls. Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch. Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Smith. McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses. Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice elbow from Smith. McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Jab by Smith. McGuire drops his guard momentarily, allowing Smith to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes McGuire! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Smith takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith 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 misses with the combination.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duif moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Duif has been cut. Duif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Duif avoids it. Smith avoids the head kick by Duif.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duif. Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duif doesn't seem bothered though. Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith connects with a body shot. Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Duif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Duif! Smith dives in looking to finish! Duif is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith gave a mention to Hardcore Sports Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GAMMA#849 Lohmus v Damagon
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Pankratios tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away. Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Hellas Pankratios has been cut. Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pankratios was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith throws a body punch but Pankratios moves out of range. #CL2# Pankratios forces Smith back against the cage and clinches. A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pankratios avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Pankratios throws knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Pankratios blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith lands with a right to the head. Smith scores with a shot to the side of Pankratios's head. Pankratios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike. #T1# Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pankratios backwards. #TD2# Pankratios turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pankratios manages to end up in side control. Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Pankratios keeps moving and retains side control. Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pankratios. Pankratios fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2# Pankratios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pankratios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pankratios working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. The ground and pound from Pankratios seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Smith is trying to control Pankratios's posture but Pankratios avoids it. #T2# Pankratios throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well. Pankratios fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Pankratios controls the position. Pankratios fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pankratios misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard. Pankratios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pankratios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Pankratios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pankratios postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Pankratios seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smith throws a jab when Pankratios was well out of range. Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Pankratios looks winded! Pankratios shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellas Pankratios. Smith scores with a three punch combo!
#T4##KD# Smith lands a big uppercut and Pankratios crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pankratios looks OK. Smith waves Pankratios back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith Throws a clean left jab. Smith Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Pankratios's chin! Pankratios crumbles to the ground and Smith follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. 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. Smith 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. Wolfsbruder walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Some wild striking there from Smith.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wolfsbruder walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Smith throws a series of punches but Wolfsbruder avoids them all with ease. Smith sets himself, and Wolfsbruder steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time. Smith throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Wolfsbruder counters with a big uppercut that knocks Smith off his feet! Wolfsbruder dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like John Smith has been cut. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolfsbruder tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolfsbruder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith is looking for a sweep.#T1# Wolfsbruder is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wolfsbruder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Smith prevents Wolfsbruder from moving into mount. #SUB2# Wolfsbruder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Wolfsbruder working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wolfsbruder is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. Wolfsbruder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Smith keeping full guard, as Wolfsbruder tries to pass. Smith controlling Wolfsbruder's posture. Smith wants to get back to his feet but Wolfsbruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wolfsbruder tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wolfsbruder blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfsbruder tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. Nice jab there from Wolfsbruder. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it. Smith misses with a head kick.
Wolfsbruder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A looping hook to the body misses from Wolfsbruder. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Wolfsbruder misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wolfsbruder avoids a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right. Wolfsbruder with a nice cross. Smith misses with a straight right. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4# Smith misses with a double jab.
Wolfsbruder wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away. Smith misses with a low kick. Smith looks to throw the jab but Wolfsbruder is out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target. Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Wolfsbruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Smith loses concentration momentarily and Wolfsbruder pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Smith crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Wolfsbruder finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elric Wolfsbruder! Elric Wolfsbruder gave a mention to Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith misses with the body kick and Tua counters with a leg kick. A head kick misses from Tua . A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD2# Smith lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut. That kick from Smith tenderised Tua 's leg. Tua is trying to keep his angry face on. Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tua ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Tua seems to have got his legs back now. Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab. Tua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming. And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tua . Tua blocks a jab. Tua looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Smith 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. Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smith looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well. Tua is looking to counter with head kicks. Tua scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith. Tua tries to land a body kick and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith pushes Tua away with a front kick. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tua is breathing heavily.#T1# Tua jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tua lands a head kick!
#KD2# Smith lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Smith waves Tua back to his feet! Smith throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it. Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Tua walks into a straight right hand from Smith. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a head kick but Tua moves out of range.
Crack! A monster head kick from Smith and Tua falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith! John Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q $100 w/ Proof in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GAMMA#835 Kodja v Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Manowaru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Manowaru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Manowaru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut. Manowaru 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. Smith misses with a hook
#KD2# and Manowaru counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Manowaru lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like John Smith has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Manowaru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Manowaru counters with a left to the body. Manowaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut. Smith defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Smith is predictable there and Manowaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Manowaru throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Good leg kick by Manowaru. Smith connects with the punch. Smith throws a leg kick and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Smith throws a nice inside leg kick. Manowaru with a nice calf kick.#T1# Smith throws a head kick that misses and Manowaru counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. 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 is breathing heavily. Manowaru tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith misses with a looping left. Manowaru feints a counter leg kick. Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Legendary MMA in the buildup to the fight. Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice defenses there by Manowaru. Nice uppercut there from Smith. Smith throws a lazy body kick and Manowaru counters with a slapping leg kick. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Manowaru rattles Smith with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Smith tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Manowaru dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Smith stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hiro Manowaru! Our winner, Hiro Manowaru, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# Chocolate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Chocolate moves away and avoids it. Smith's coach down at Legendary MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Smith throws a leg kick which misses Chocolate's front leg but catches the back leg as Chocolate tries to avoid it. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Chocolate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A jab from Smith misses. Smith misses with a straight left. Smith throws a series of punches but Chocolate avoids them all with ease. A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chocolate's shoulder, as Chocolate tries to avoid the shot. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chocolate lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head. Chocolate checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Smith misses with a straight left. Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chocolate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Chocolate persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing. Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD# so Chocolate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Smith pulls Chocolate in close to his closed guard and prevents Chocolate from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1# Chocolate wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Chocolate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chocolate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Chocolate is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has Chocolate pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chocolate looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chocolate's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chocolate managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith preventing the sweep. #T3# Smith is looking to stand up but Chocolate won't let him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Smith connects with an inside leg kick. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Chocolate slips the punch. Chocolate is looking to counter punch. Chocolate misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. A jab from Chocolate misses. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Chocolate ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Smith misses. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Chocolate shrugs it off though. That kick from Smith tenderised Chocolate's leg. Chocolate is trying to keep his angry face on. Smith scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Chocolate. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith tries to land a front kick but Chocolate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chocolate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chocolate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. Smith throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smith missing with a left hand there. Chocolate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Chocolate. Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chocolate circles away quickly and effectively. Chocolate misses with a low kick.
Chocolate misses with a looping right. Smith throws a series of punches but Chocolate moves out of range. Chocolate cracks Smith with a good jab. Smith misses with a straight right. Chocolate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. No luck for Chocolate with that takedown attempt. Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chip Chocolate's cut. That's time! Chocolate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Chocolate walks into a straight right hand from Smith.#KD2# Smith sends Chocolate crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Chocolate up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Chocolate is rocked! Chocolate tries to get into range but Smith steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chocolate! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Smith scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. In defeat, Chip Chocolate stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# Pony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pony was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. As Smith backs away, Pony returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Smith looks to land a left hand but Pony moved out of range nicely. Pony throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pony avoids a lazy jab quite easily. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pony was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Smith misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Pony blocks a head kick by Smith.
Pony is looking to counter punch. Smith connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Pony Pony has been cut.#T1# Smith misses with a straight right. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pony. Pony throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range. Pony avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A quick step to the side and Pony tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith swinging wildly here.
Pony tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Pony. Pony fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it. Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pony. Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Pony off balance momentarily.#T2# Smith throws a looping overhand right but Pony ducks down to avoid it. Pony swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pony ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Pony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Smith throws a lazy body kick and Pony counters with a stiff right hand. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith misses with the body kick#KD# and Pony counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Pony thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a hook but Pony avoids it easily. It looked like Pony was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Pony gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith. Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pony counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3# A head kick by Smith misses and Pony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Smith misses with a hook
#KD# and Pony counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pony finish him?! Smith misses with a hook
and Pony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Smith is rocked! Smith throws a jab when Pony was well out of range. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Pony is just out of range. Pony appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Pony was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Pony moves out of range easily. 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 lazy body kick from Smith and Pony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Pony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. As Smith tries to get set, Pony tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#T4# Pony avoids the head kick by Smith.
Pony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Smith misses with a leg kick. Pony tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it. Smith misses with a double jab.
Pony is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch. Smith tries to land a body kick#KD# and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Pony lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish! A big left from Smith misses. An inside leg kick lands from Smith. Jab from Smith. Smith misses with a left hand and Pony counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pony Pony's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Smith throws a right hand that misses
#KD# and Pony counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Pony thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble! Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Pony finish him? Smith misses with a combination
and Pony counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Smith falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pony Pony! Pony Pony 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:
GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. A head kick misses from Smith. Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Francis is looking to counter punch. A jab from Smith misses. Francis misses with a looping right. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith throws out a powerful jab. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Francis down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Francis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francis moves out of range of the body kick. It looked like Francis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Francis swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Francis's front leg but catches the back leg as Francis tries to avoid it. Francis missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Smith misses. Smith throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.#T1# Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Francis! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! A victorious John Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Yohan Francis had this to say: 'George was the better man. I did what I could. We will look back at the fight and see where I went wrong.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Vee lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut. Vee misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vee avoids it. Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vee swings and misses with a shot to the body and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vee misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Smith scores with a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Vee 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. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee. #KD# Smith sends Vee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Vee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! 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! Vee ducks under a wild hook from Smith. A solid body kick from Smith. Smith slips under a jab from Vee. Smith looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely. Vee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith. Vee blocks a head kick by Smith.
Vee moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Vee tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Vee back to his feet - he wants the finish! Vee swings widly with a right hand
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Vee to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Vee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Brandon Vee had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
GAMMA#807 Spike v Pony
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1# Smith throws a hook to the side of Chocolate's head but Chocolate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chocolate avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Smith is looking to land body kicks. Smith scores with a nice strike.#CUT# It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut. Smith slips under a jab from Chocolate. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Chocolate crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Chocolate back to his feet!#ROC# Chocolate is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chocolate blocks a jab. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Chocolate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chocolate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# A lazy left from Chocolate finds it's target. Chocolate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chocolate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Smith throws a hook but Chocolate avoids it easily. Chocolate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chocolate! Smith lets Chocolate back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Chocolate is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#CUT# That has opened up Chip Chocolate's cut even more. Chip Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Chocolate collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith! John Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Chip Chocolate was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT# It looks like John Smith has been cut. Wolfsbruder tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it. Wolfsbruder thumps Smith with a low kick. Wolfsbruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Wolfsbruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wolfsbruder. Smith throws a head kick but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. Wolfsbruder thows a left - swing and a miss! Wolfsbruder scores with a nice head shot. Wolfsbruder throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage. Smith scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A good leg kick by Smith. Wolfsbruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith misses the shot to the body. #T1# Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch. A combination from Wolfsbruder does no damage. Wolfsbruder tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. Wolfsbruder moves out of range of the strikes. Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the head.
Smith lunges at Wolfsbruder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolfsbruder's hand. Wolfsbruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a body kick and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wolfsbruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfsbruder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2# Wolfsbruder is rocked! Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Wolfsbruder toppling to the canvas! Wolfsbruder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?! Oh Wolfsbruder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolfsbruder is able to avoid easily. Donk. Wolfsbruder catches Smith right on the button with a cross. Wolfsbruder seems to have got his legs back now. Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolfsbruder.#T2# Smith finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Wolfsbruder's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Smith falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elric Wolfsbruder! Elric Wolfsbruder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A nice inside leg kick there by Napoleon. That's going to slow Smith down. Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napoleon tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Napoleon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith throws a jab when Napoleon was well out of range. Napoleon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Napoleon ducks down to avoid it. Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD# Napoleon drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Napoleon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Smith is rocked!#CUT# It looks like John Smith has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Napoleon throws a nice outside leg kick. Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Napoleon finish him? Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Napoleon counters with a thumping low kick. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Napoleon cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Napoleon swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Napoleon wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster Napoleon! Buster Napoleon gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Smith cracks the inside of Tua 's front leg. Tua tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Tua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch. Tua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Tua rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage. Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tua has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC# Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a leg kick. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua . Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tua misses with a kick to the body and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. Tua lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith misses with a body kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Smith throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem. Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Tua . Beautiful body shot. Tua staying out of range there. Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2# Tua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Tua . Tua throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off. Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tua lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.#KD2# Smith cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#ROC2# Tua is rocked! Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua . Tua seems to have got his legs back now. Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Tua misses with a wild body shot. Tua delivers a nice body kick. Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Tua ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily. Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tua counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut. Tua lands the left hand. Smith keeps the fight on the outside. Tua is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2# Smith cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#CUT2# It looks like David Tua has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua . Smith takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses. Tua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand! A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua . Smith takes one to the chin there. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith misses with a hook
#KD# and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Tua lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Smith is rocked!#T4# Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him? Tua throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Tua follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua ! During a confident post fight interview, David Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NSC 54: Dupree vs Bizihwaeile
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1# MacCumhaill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT# It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut. MacCumhaill misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick. Smith lands with a right hand. Smith scores with a kick to the body.
MacCumhaill misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a huge right that knocks MacCumhaill out cold! Smith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut. Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frankels's head backwards. Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a leg kick. A low kick from Frankels is predictable there and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Frankels counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Frankels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Smith throws a jab when Frankels was well out of range. Frankels defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankels sees it coming and avoids it easily. Frankels raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Smith throws a hook but Frankels blocks it. Frankels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frankels checks the leg kick. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frankels's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Frankels counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Frankels lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1# Smith misses with an uppercut
and Frankels counters with a nice body shot. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Frankels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith scores with a jab. Frankels acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Smith. Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frankels on the side of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more. Smith throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smith takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses. Frankels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Smith is breathing heavily. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frankels cracks Smith on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Smith falls backwards against the cage. Frankels follows up with more strikes that drop Smith to his knees. Frankels keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Smith! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels! A relieved looking Rocket Bob Frankels 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:
NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1# Donk. Smith catches Nikil Jr right on the button with a cross. Nikil Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Nikil Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Nikil Jr drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Nikil Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Nikil Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2# Nikil Jr gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Nikil Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nikil Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Smith is looking to escape.#T1# Nikil Jr wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Nikil Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Nikil Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikil Jr. Nikil Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith is staying active underneath Nikil Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Smith tries to kick Nikil Jr off but Nikil Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Nikil Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Nikil Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES# Smith pushes Nikil Jr off and gets back to his feet. Nikil Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Nikil Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nikil Jr slips under a jab. Nikil Jr moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikil Jr. 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 John Smith will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nikil Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Kenrick Nikil Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smith throws a hook but Nikil Jr blocks it. Smith stuffs the takedown. Smith leaves Nikil Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nikil Jr throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. Nikil Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. As Smith backs off Nikil Jr throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all. Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith lands with a cross. Nikil Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikil Jr. Nikil Jr fails with the takedown. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.#T1# Nikil Jr moves to clinch but Smith breaks away and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.#KD# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Nikil Jr crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Nikil Jr back to his feet! Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Kenrick Nikil Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.
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Event:
Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1# Smith throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Kerr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Smith kicks Kerr off and gets back to his feet. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kerr. Kerr cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head. Kerr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kerr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerr. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. Kerr misses with a looping right. Kerr blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Kerr was well out of range. Kerr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react. Smith connects with a jab. Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kerr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Kerr as he connects with a hook. Smith throws a leg kick but Kerr sees it coming and moves out of range. Kerr closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Smith out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Kerr! Mark Kerr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. 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 Boagrius was well out of range. Smith connects with a single shot there. Smith misses with a left hand enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab. Boagrius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Smith throws a right hand that Boagrius ducks under and follows up with a left that Boagrius also avoids with ease. Boagrius looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boagrius misses the jab. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boagrius moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith misses with a right hand and Boagrius counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith looks to land a left hand but Boagrius moved out of range nicely. Boagrius pounces like a tiger and cracks Smith with a vicious hook! Smith is down but not out! Boagrius follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orpheus Boagrius! Orpheus Boagrius is the new super heavyweight champion! Orpheus Boagrius 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:
Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1# Smith throws a combination that misses and Frankels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily. Frankels blocks a jab. Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut. A head kick by Smith misses and Frankels counters with a straight right hand.#KD2# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Frankels tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Frankels back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2# Smith sends Frankels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Frankels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# Frankels is rocked! Smith measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Frankels! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Smith! John Smith is the new super heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, John 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:
Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1# Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mohammed throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Mohammed's coach down at Grind Time Elite (($800)) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mohammed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mohammed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mohammed. Mohammed looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith is looking to counter punch. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Mohammed shrugs it off though. Mohammed slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Mohammed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mohammed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning. Mohammed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes one on the button. Smith catches Mohammed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mohammed sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Smith throws out a loose jab but Mohammed uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Mohammed moves out of range easily. Mohammed avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Mohammed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Mohammed as he connects with a hook.#T1# Mohammed tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mohammed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively. Mohammed avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mohammed slips the punch. Smith tests Mohammed's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohammed. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips a jab from Mohammed. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mohammed lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Mohammed throws a lazy uppercut
and Mohammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mohammed momentarily.
#ROC# Mohammed is rocked!#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! Mohammed gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Smith points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mohammed wakes up just in time to hear Smith thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! A relieved looking John 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:
Syn 622 Boagrius vs Rocket II
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Smith misses with the combination.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crewman V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crewman V throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crewman V ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crewman V can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL# Crewman V closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#BC# Crewman V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Crewman V walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Smith missing with a left hand there. Crewman V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Crewman V. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Crewman V moves away and avoids it. Crewman V scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Crewman V moves out of range of the strikes. Crewman V moves out of range as Smith strikes. Smith swings for the body but Crewman V moves out of range.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Crewman V. Crewman V wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Crewman V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith looks to land a combination but Crewman V avoids it well. Crewman V throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Crewman V clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith 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. Crewman V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Crewman V scores with a jab to the jaw. Crewman V is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith misses with a wild body shot. Crewman V takes a body punch but keeps moving. Smith throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crewman V to counter with a crisp jab. Crewman V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crewman V sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crewman V jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well. Crewman V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Smith cracks Crewman V with a good jab. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Crewman V with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good exchange - Crewman V coming out on top. A slapping body kick lands there for Smith. Crewman V throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Crewman V clinches with his opponent.
Crewman V swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Crewman V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #T3# Crewman V swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Crewman V lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Crewman V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Crewman V throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely. Crewman V lands a head shot. Smith misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith scores with a hook.#CUT2# It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut. Smith connects with a crisp jab. Crewman V connects with an inside leg kick. Crewman V misses with an attempted mid kick.
#KD2# Smith cracks Crewman V with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crewman V to stand back up!#ROC2# Crewman V is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smith backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Crewman V's temple! It sends Crewman V violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smith celebrates and the doctors try to help Crewman V!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Smith! John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Lansar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lansar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Smith misses with an uppercut
and Lansar counters with a stiff right hand. Nice body kick from Smith. Good shot there by Smith.#CUT# It looks like Brad Lansar has been cut. Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith cracks Lansar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lansar is defended easily by Smith. Lansar misses the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Lansar connects with a crisp jab. #KD# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Lansar crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Lansar back to his feet!#ROC# Lansar is rocked! Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lansar is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Lansar throws a body shot but no joy. Lansar seems to have recovered his senses. Lansar sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lansar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Smith throws a hook to the side of Lansar's head but Lansar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Lansar instigates a clinch. #T1# Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Lansar. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lansar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lansar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansar. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Lansar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lansar tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brad Lansar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith misses with a head kick.
#KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Lansar tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Lansar back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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! Lansar avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Smith throws a head kick but Lansar moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Lansar moves out of range easily. Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lansar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A cross from Lansar lands.#CL2# Lansar instigates a clinch. Lansar lands a hook to the side of the head. Lansar lands with a left to the head. Lansar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Smith prevents a body shot from Lansar. Lansar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. Lansar struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Lansar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body.
Lansar lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Lansar tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Lansar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lansar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Lansar. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a body kick. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lansar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice shot lands for Lansar. Lansar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Smith is breathing heavily. A combination from Lansar does no damage. Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lansar counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Lansar follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Lansar! A very excited looking Brad Lansar 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:
ABW 194 Meat Boy - Smith III
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1# Meat Boy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Smith lands a big head kick that sends Meat Boy to the canvas! Smith follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith is the new super heavyweight champion! Our winner, John Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1# Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrarski manages to avoid it. A head kick misses from Smith. Skrarski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Skrarski fails to land the takedown. Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Skrarski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye. Skrarski slips under a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrarski.#KD# Skrarski drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Skrarski dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC# Smith is rocked!#CUT# It looks like John Smith has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skrarski is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith is pushing Skrarski's head away, looking to escape. Skrarski manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Skrarski throwing shots but missing, from side control. Skrarski trying to control the position but Smith is working away. Smith defending against the ground and pound. Smith tries to escape but Skrarski is in control. Smith parries the strikes from Skrarski easily there. Skrarski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Skrarski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!#SUB# Skrarski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Skrarski's guard. A big mistake from Skrarski there, giving up the dominant position! Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Smith wanted to stand there but Skrarski had control of the position. #T2# Skrarski wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Skrarski looking to control.
#SUB# Skrarski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily. Smith postures up.
#T3##SU2# Smith gets to his feet. Skrarski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Skrarski ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. Skrarski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrarski scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2# It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut. John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circle momentarily. Skrarski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith throws a head kick but Skrarski moves out of range.
Skrarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. A head kick misses from Smith. Skrarski misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Skrarski gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! Post fight, John Smith took to the microphone: 'I'm calling out "The Monster" Eddie Miller (311520) for my next fight, your on a roll and I'm gonna check it!'.
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Event:
DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Eerkilaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eerkilaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Smith throws a hook to the side of Eerkilaa's head but Eerkilaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith looks to land a right hand but Eerkilaa moved out of range. Smith misses with a hook
and Eerkilaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big left from Eerkilaa misses. A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Eerkilaa 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. Eerkilaa avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand and Eerkilaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick. A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Eerkilaa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Eerkilaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Eerkilaa throws out a powerful jab. Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eerkilaa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith avoids the body shot from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa misses with a straight left. It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD# Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Eerkilaa down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Eerkilaa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Eerkilaa is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Toni Eerkilaa has been cut. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Eerkilaa with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Eerkilaa tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Eerkilaa, before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith! Post fight, an emotional John Smith said 'I'm calling out "The Monster" Eddie Miller (311520) for my next fight, your on a roll and I'm gonna check it!'.
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Event:
ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1# Smith scores with a jab. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Skrarski gets the takedown into side control. Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skrarski wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. Skrarski with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Skrarski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. Smith wants to control but Skrarski is keeping busy and won't allow it. Skrarski 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. Skrarski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Skrarski is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skrarski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2# Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD# Skrarski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith! Skrarski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Skrarski throwing shots but missing, from side control. Skrarski throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well. Smith tries to escape but Skrarski is in control. Skrarski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith! Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Skrarski tries to control but Smith wriggling away. Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Smith is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Skrarski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2# Skrarski lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skrarski.
Skrarski postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Skrarski! Our winner, Gabriel Skrarski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ABW 165 Lopez - Rones
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1# Smith throws a body punch but Uszatov moves out of range. Smith punishes Uszatov's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2# Uszatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Smith is pressing down on Uszatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Uszatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Smith wants to stand and escape but Uszatov is having none of it. Uszatov postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Uszatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith wants to stand and escape but Uszatov is having none of it. Uszatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses. Uszatov wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1# Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Smith gets caught napping as Uszatov dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Uszatov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT# It looks like Konstantin Uszatov has been cut. Smith leaves Uszatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Uszatov tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Uszatov.#KD# Smith drops Uszatov with a beautiful combination! Uszatov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC# Uszatov is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Uszatov on that attempt. Uszatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Uszatov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Uszatov limp body while Smith jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! An out of breath John 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:
ABW 159 Smith - Wolf
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1# Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith slips under a jab. Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT# It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.#TD2# Wolf looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position. Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf. Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss. Wolf lands a couple of decent looking shots. Wolf throwing strikes but missing. Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf landing with the ground and pound. Wolf won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T1# Wolf lands a couple of digs. Wolf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wolf cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#ROC2# Smith is rocked! Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf! Howlin Wolf is the new super heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Howlin Wolf 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:
ABW 151 Meat Boy - Smith II
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1# Meat Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meat Boy, right into the meat.
Meat Boy is looking to chop away at Smith's legs. The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It appears Meat Boy was looking to counter with a kick there. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Meat Boy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it. Meat Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Meat Boy counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like John Smith has been cut. Meat Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Meat Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand! John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick from Smith lands but Meat Boy takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Meat Boy tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Meat Boy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Meat Boy is rocked! Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Meat Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Oh Meat Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith knocks out Meat Boy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith is the new super heavyweight champion! After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Meat Boy crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Meat Boy back to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut. Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Meat Boy counters with a right hand to the body. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meat Boy counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meat Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Meat Boy cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Smith drops his hands for a split second and Meat Boy immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Smith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Meat Boy follows up with a right hand that knocks Smith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Super Meat Boy! Super Meat Boy is the new super heavyweight champion! After the fight, Super Meat Boy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Smith with a nice cross.#CUT# It looks like Jeff Diaz has been cut. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz feints the counter takedown. Smith lands with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diaz wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1##TD2# Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Diaz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him. Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it. Smith is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment. Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES# Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Diaz jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A lazy body kick from Smith #TD2# and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($800/Week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Diaz prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. Diaz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position. Diaz prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3# Smith keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. Diaz cracks Smith with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Smith pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC# Diaz is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a left hand #TD2# and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4##ES# Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Smith misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#KD# Smith cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diaz to stand back up! Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Diaz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Smith comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Diaz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Diaz was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Smith! John Smith retains his super heavyweight title! John Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ABW 127 Bear - Smith
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1# Bear getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bear misses the jab. Smith throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Bear was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. Smith lands with a nice body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it.#KD2# Smith lands a big right hand that sends Bear crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Bear back to his feet!#T1# Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bear has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target. Smith throws a powerful right kick. Bear tried to block low but the kick was high! Bear was taken right off of his feet! Smith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith! John Smith is the new super heavyweight champion! A less than humble John Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. Teddy Bear was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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Event:
ABW 120 Bear - Belov
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1# Riverson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Smith throws a series of punches but Riverson moves out of range. Smith lands with a straight right. Riverson didn't see that one coming. Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Riverson misses with a takedown attempt and Smith counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Riverson has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dynamite throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. A punch combination from Smith misses. Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A head kick misses from Smith. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head. Smith gets through Dynamite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dynamite prevents a body shot from Smith. Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks. Smith blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Smith stalling the fight.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body. Dynamite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dynamite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Dynamite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily. Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way. An inside leg kick lands from Dynamite. Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD# Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dynamite sprawling to the canvas! Dynamite rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite misses with a low kick. Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Smith wants to land a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range. #KD# Smith cracks Dynamite with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dynamite to stand back up!#ROC# Dynamite is rocked! Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith throws a push kick but Dynamite slaps the foot to one side. Dynamite seems to have recovered his senses. Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Smith lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite. Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite. Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith throws a body kick that misses and Dynamite counters with a nice leg kick. #T3# Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. Smith half committed to a counter leg kick. Smith avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
A big right from Dynamite misses. Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily. Dynamite misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Dynamite misses. Dynamite misses the shot to the body. Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith scores with a jab. Dynamite acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dynamite checks a low kick from Smith. Dynamite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks. Dynamite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Dynamite looks winded! The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Dynamite. Smith throws a right and a left that Dynamite avoids nicely. Dynamite blocks a leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD# Smith drops Dynamite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dynamite looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
OH! Dynamite has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Smith smells blood and charges in for the finish! Smith unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dynamite sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Bay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bay persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Bay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #TD2# Bay pulls guard effortlessly. Smith tries to stand but Bay is controlling from the bottom. Smith working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #SU# Smith gets to his feet - Bay follows without any prompting. #T1##CL2# Bay clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage. Bay tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Bay drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Bay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. Smith passes Bay's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Smith is looking to pass Bay's guard but actually Bay recovers to full guard. Smith prevents Bay from getting back to his feet. #ES2# Bay pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2# Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bay eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT# It looks like Hello Bay has been cut. Smith misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Bay closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. 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! Bay is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hello Bay. Smith tries to break the clinch but Bay is controlling the position. #BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith jabs at Bay's body. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bay. That did some damage! Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith. Smith scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bay. That did some damage!#T3# Bay avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Bay rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Bay jumps guard.
Smith prevents Bay from getting back to his feet. Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2# Bay has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4# Bay misses with a hook. Bay dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Bay's head and hops out. Bay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. Bay tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith is looking for a counter combo. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Bay tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Bay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Bay is rocked! Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bay. Bay is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smith backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Bay's temple! It sends Bay violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smith celebrates and the doctors try to help Bay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). John Smith! In his post fight interview, John Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DARE X
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Dae Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. Dae Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dae Young. Dae Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith throws a leg kick which misses Dae Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Dae Young tries to avoid it. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Dae Young blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've been informed that Dae Young 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. Dae Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Dae Young moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Dae Young. Smith is breathing heavily.#KD2# Dae Young lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Dae Young stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet! Smith throws a body kick that misses. Smith throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Dae Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dae Young. Still in the clinch, Dae Young scores with a nice short uppercut. Dae Young blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1# Dae Young throws a nice inside leg kick. A head kick by Smith misses and Dae Young counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. That kick from Dae Young tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on. Dae Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2# Dae Young cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dae Young finish him?
#ROC2# Smith is rocked! Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Dae Young counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seo Dae Young! Seo Dae Young is the new super heavyweight champion! Seo Dae Young 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:
DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1# Smith works Gharibi's body with a nice hook. Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gharibi misses with a double jab
#KD# and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Gharibi! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gharibi to his feet! Gharibi is in big trouble! Gharibi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith seems to be stalking Gharibi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gharibi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith! John Smith retains his super heavyweight title! After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DARE 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Smith misses with the combination.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borodin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've been informed that Smith 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. Borodin looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Borodin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Borodin. Borodin throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good shot there by Borodin. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodin is just out of range. Nice shot lands for Borodin. A head kick misses from Smith. Borodin misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws out a counter right but Borodin avoids it with no problem. Borodin misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Borodin blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Borodin. Borodin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#T1# Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jab by Borodin. Borodin misses with a looping right. Borodin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Borodin backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2# Smith drops Borodin with a beautiful combination! Borodin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut. Smith slips a jab and a cross from Borodin.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borodin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. 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 a brutal head kick. Borodin looks out on his feet and Smith throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Smith! John Smith is the new super heavyweight champion! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A jab from Shankariya finds it's way through Smith's defenses. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankariya manages to avoid it. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shankariya avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Shankariya has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith keeps control of Shankariya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shankariya managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Shankariya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Shankariya breaks from the clinch.
Shankariya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT# It looks like John Smith has been cut. Smith throws a right and a left that Shankariya avoids nicely. Smith lands with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL# Shankariya clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Shankariya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Shankariya tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith throws a head kick but Shankariya moves out of range.
Smith batters Shankariya with a massive right followed by a huge left! Shankariya is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Smith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Shankariya to the mat with a gruesome thud! Smith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Carnage 265+ tournament R2
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1# Cerrone misses with a body kick. Cerrone tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Cerrone. Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone. Smith throws a counter combo. Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Smith throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like David Cerrone has been cut. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
As Smith looks to move away, Cerrone throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way. Cerrone scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith 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. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cerrone eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Both fighters circling a little - Cerrone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Cerrone checks a low kick from Smith. Cerrone throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Smith throws a head kick but Cerrone moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cerrone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks. Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cerrone.#T1# Cerrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Cerrone to counter with a crisp jab. Cerrone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cerrones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cerrone cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cerrone scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerrone misses the target. Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerrone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Smith looks winded! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cerrone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC# Smith is rocked! Cerrone lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smith head around and knocks him out cold! Cerrone hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cerrone! A relieved looking David Cerrone 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:
Carnage 265 tournament R1
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Smith throws out a powerful jab.#CUT# It looks like Igor Mirkovic has been cut. Mirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Iron Palace in the buildup to the fight. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirkovic throws a lazy head kick and Smith counters with a two punch combo. Mirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Mirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith scores with a one two! Mirkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Igor Mirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirkovic throws a head kick that misses. Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Mirkovic. #KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Mirkovic tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Mirkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish! Mirkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mirkovic looks winded! Mirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith appears to be looking for a big counter. Mirkovic gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mirkovic tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Smith is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mirkovic buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mirkovic!! Mirkovic is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Smith throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! In his post fight interview, John Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Tycoon Typhoon
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1# Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Xerxes moves out of range easily. Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith backs away from a small jab... but Xerxes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Smith crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Xerxes with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rostam Xerxes! Rostam Xerxes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Island's Forbidden Fruits for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
wild n out
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1# Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like Frank Rezzi has been cut. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Crack! A monster head kick from Smith and Rezzi falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Smith! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 16
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1##KD2# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Boket tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Boket back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Boket is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Bill Boket has been cut. Smith throws an overhand right that has Boket reeling! Smith follows up with more punches and Boket is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith! John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 15
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1# Smith 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.
Shermann fails to land the takedown. Smith lands with a straight right. Shermann didn't see that one coming.#CUT# It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies! Smith avoids the head kick by Shermann.
#KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Shermann tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Shermann back to his feet - he wants the finish! 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 a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Shermann out cold! Shermann is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith! After the fight, John Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 14
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1# A left lands for Smith. Smith 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. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A quick step to the side and Kita tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Kita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Kita ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kita could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kita checks a leg kick. Kita walks into a jab. Kita misses with a few strikes there.
Smith looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Kita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that. 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! Kita wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB# Kita has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kita is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kita hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damian Kita! Damian Kita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 10
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1# Smith looks to land a right hand but Khalafa moved out of range. Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. Khalafa scores with a three punch combo!
Smith thows a body kick. Khalafa tries to catch it but that hurt him. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Khalafa misses with a looping left. Smith tries to bum rush Khalafa with a series of wild strikes but Khalafa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Khalafa doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smith crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smith's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaser Khalafa! Yaser Khalafa made sure to mention his sponsor, Island's Forbidden Fruits in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 9
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1# Griffith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffith somewhat. Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Griffith darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Griffith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Griffith jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #SUB2# Griffith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Griffith extends and breaks Smith's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Griffith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Griffith! Our winner, Robert Griffith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 8
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaker looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Smith misses. Smith throws a push kick but Blaker slaps the foot to one side. Smith slips a straight right by Blaker. Blaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT# It looks like Scott Blaker has been cut. Blaker connects with a single shot there. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smith throws a combination that misses and Blaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith misses with a hook. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith throws a lazy head kick #KD2# and Blaker counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blaker finish him?!#ROC2# Smith is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like John Smith has been cut. Smith tries to land a leg kick but Blaker saw it coming and moves away.
Blaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaker counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Blaker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Blaker!
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Event:
BBD in a C - 5
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1# Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowal throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Nowal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes. Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Butch Nowal has been cut. Smith scores with a nice head shot. Nowal takes a kick to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith throws a head kick but Nowal moves out of range.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick! Nowal looks winded! Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowal.
A punch combination from Smith misses. Nowal is looking for the big counter here. 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 lands a nice looking body kick. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith sets himself, and Nowal steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.#KD# Smith lands a big head kick that sends Nowal tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Nowal back to his feet - he wants the finish! Smith looks to land a combination but Nowal avoids it well. Smith drops Nowal with a big left hand! Nowal is injured, injured bad! Smith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! John Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
BBD in a C - 4
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1# Smith moves forwards but Hossain connects with a nice, crisp jab. Smith throws a head kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hossain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith. Smith misses the body punch #TD2# and Hossain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hossain 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. #ROC2# Smith is rocked!#SUB2# Smith is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Hossain has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Smith is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Rubel Hossain!
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Event:
BBD in a C - 3
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Smith slips under a jab from Hossain. Hossain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hossain throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice defenses there by Smith. Hossain staying out of range there. Hossain misses with a head kick.
Hossain misses with a few strikes there.
Hossain wants to clinch.#TD# Hossain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Hossain is now in Smith's guard. Hossain lands a couple of digs. Hossain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hossain postures up.
Hossain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith has momentary wrist control but Hossain slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC# Smith is rocked!#SUB# Hossain drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Hossain off! Hossain jumps back into Smith's guard. Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hossain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Hossain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head. Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hossain finish him? Smith wants to stand up but Hossain is controlling him. Smith seems to have recovered his senses. Hossain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Smith working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hossain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hossain arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rubel Hossain!
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