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Event:
RH42
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Pesalelei blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pesalelei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Pesalelei takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a head kick but Pesalelei moves out of range.
Pesalelei punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Smith pushes Pesalelei up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith's coach down at Black Flag Fight Club 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.
Pesalelei looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith working Pesalelei over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Pesalelei blocks with his arms.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pesalelei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Pesalelei dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Smith has been cut.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Pesalelei lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pesalelei blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith looks winded!
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei blocking some punches.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Pesalelei trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Pesalelei tries to tie him up. #T2#
Pesalelei digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Pesalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Pesalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pesalelei avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Pesalelei pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pesalelei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pesalelei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pesalelei's face.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Sigi Pesalelei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pesalelei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Pesalelei blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pesalelei creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Pesalelei tries to tie him up.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
I was talking to Pesalelei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
A shot in the inside from Pesalelei.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pesalelei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pesalelei's brow.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pesalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pesalelei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith working aggressively here.
#T2#
Pesalelei looking to stall.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Pesalelei - that landed with a thud.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Pesalelei trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
A short left from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Pesalelei looking to stall.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Mack Smith's cut even more.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Pesalelei cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigi Pesalelei dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pesalelei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pesalelei wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Pesalelei.
Pesalelei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pesalelei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pesalelei scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesalelei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CL#
Pesalelei moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesalelei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Mack Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pesalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pesalelei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pesalelei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Pesalelei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pesalelei lands with a left to the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Pesalelei.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Pesalelei lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
Mack Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pesalelei lands a damaging elbow.
Pesalelei wants to stall.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Pesalelei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pesalelei lands an elbow inside.
Pesalelei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesalelei trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesalelei into the ropes.
Sigi Pesalelei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice elbow from Pesalelei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Pesalelei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pesalelei is working Smith over against the ropes.
Pesalelei lands a nice uppercut.
Pesalelei gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pesalelei lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Pesalelei stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Pesalelei is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesalelei.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mack Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sigi Pesalelei!
Sigi Pesalelei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RH32
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Idrisov Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Idrisov Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Idrisov Ii catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idrisov Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
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 Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Idrisov Ii blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Idrisov Ii.
Smith looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #T1#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Idrisov Ii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Idrisov Ii is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Idrisov Ii lands a body punch.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands a left hand.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Idrisov Ii lands a left hand.
Idrisov Ii digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Idrisov Ii digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idrisov Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A short uppercut from Idrisov Ii.
A shot in the inside from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idrisov Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idrisov Ii working hard to break the clinch.
Idrisov Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Idrisov Ii. #BC#
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idrisov Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idrisov Ii lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Idrisov Ii catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#CL#
Idrisov Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Idrisov Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Idrisov Ii throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idrisov Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Idrisov Ii tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Idrisov Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Idrisov Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with the body kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Idrisov Ii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Murat Idrisov Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Idrisov Ii connects with a body shot.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idrisov Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Idrisov Ii sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Idrisov Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Idrisov Ii finish him?
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Idrisov Ii.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Idrisov Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idrisov Ii with a jab.
Idrisov Ii catches Smith napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Smith crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Idrisov Ii raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!
Murat Idrisov Ii took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
RH23
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ripa is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripa lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Ripa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Ripa lands a shot to the body.
Smith looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripa lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ripa digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Ripa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ripa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripa lands a body punch. #T1#
Ripa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike.
Ripa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ripa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripa.
A hook to the body from Ripa.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripa digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ripa lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ripa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Ripa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Ripa.
Ripa is working Smith over against the ropes.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ripa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripa just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Ripa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripa is working Smith over against the ropes.
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripa lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ripa as the two fighters clinch.
Ripa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ripa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripa.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Ripa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripa finish him?#KD#
Ripa creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Smith crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ripa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripa connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Smith's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Smith - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Django Ripa!
Django Ripa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RH18
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Vihdonic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vihdonic throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Vihdonic avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Vihdonic pushes him off.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Vihdonic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vihdonic tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Vihdonic moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Vihdonic had a free shot at his head there.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vihdonic finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Vihdonic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Vihdonic avoids the head kick by Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vihdonic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vihdonic connects with a body shot.
Vihdonic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Vihdonic counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Vihdonic moves out of range easily.
Vihdonic throws a good cross that connects.
Vihdonic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Vihdonic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.#T1##CL2#
Vihdonic closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Vihdonic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Smith has been cut.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Vihdonic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vihdonic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vihdonic lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vihdonic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vihdonic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vihdonic.
The referee calls for Vihdonic to work.
Vihdonic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Vihdonic avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Vihdonic blocks with his arms.
Vihdonic scores with a hook to the body.
Vihdonic pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vihdonic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vihdonic can turn it around.
Vihdonic scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Vihdonic lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Vihdonic connects with a lovely elbow that drops Smith to the mat! Smith bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take a standing 8 count before we can continue.
Mack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Smith walks into a big right hand from Vihdonic and goes down! The referee sends Vihdonic to a neutral corner as Smith gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Vihdonic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.#KD2#
Vihdonic cracks Smith with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Smith is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Smith is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Vihdonic plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Smith to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Smith just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dhabu Vihdonic!
Dhabu Vihdonic 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.
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Event:
RH10
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith lands a head kick. Bologna smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Bologna in a clinch.
Bologna digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith lands an elbow just above Bologna 's eye.
Smith lands an elbow just above Bologna 's eye. #ROC#
Bologna is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bologna has been cut.
Smith has control of Bologna and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Bologna crashing to the mat! Bologna looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Smith looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Mack Smith!
Mack Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Porter throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porter swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porter.
#BC2#
Porter breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Smith rushes Porter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Porter blocks it.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like David Porter has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Porter is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Porter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Porter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith keeps control of Porter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith pushes Porter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up David Porter's cut even more.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Porter blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Porter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above David Porter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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 with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Porter is rocked!#T2#
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#CUT#
David Porter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Porter wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Porter! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Smith!
Mack Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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