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Event:
ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mercenary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary is looking to counter punch.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mercenary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Smith advances to full mount.
Mercenary wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Mercenary has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mercenary trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Mercenary wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mercenary because Smith loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to control but Mercenary wriggling away.
Mercenary is trying to escape the mount.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Mercenary is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith looking to control but Mercenary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith avoids the attempt from Mercenary to control.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Mercenary is blocking nicely. #T3#
Smith looking to ground and pound but Mercenary is blocking nicely.
Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Mercenary bucks and avoids them well.
Smith trying to control but Mercenary is having none of it.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mercenary avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Mercenary working to try and regain half guard.
Mercenary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mercenary can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith looking to control but Mercenary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith wants to control the pace but Mercenary is squirming around nicely.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith looking to control but Mercenary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Mercenary takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mercenary jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Mercenary seems unphased.
Mercenary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mercenary.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Mercenary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith cracks Mercenary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Mercenary is rocked!
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Mercenary cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercenary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mercenary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary with a hook.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercenary defends it well.
Mercenary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Mercenary throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Mercenary drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith jabs Mercenary right on the nose. Mercenary blinks but takes it well.
Oh Mercenary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Medieval Mercenary is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Mercenary does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercenary darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercenary's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercenary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercenary has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Mercenary blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mercenary keeps moving.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mercenary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to hold Mercenary in close to prevent damage but Mercenary has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith trying to control but Mercenary postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercenary wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mercenary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercenary throws out the jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mercenary slips the punch.
Mercenary lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Mercenary was well out of range.
Mercenary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercenary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercenary misses with a body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercenary misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice jab there from Mercenary.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith. #T1#
Mercenary tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Mercenary wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mercenary dodges the ground and pound from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mercenary, who protects the arm well.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith tries to move to mount but Mercenary blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
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.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercenary keeps working.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Mercenary's head but Mercenary avoids it well.
Mercenary is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mercenary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mercenary struggling a bit here.
Russ Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Mercenary is keeping him busy.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the action but Mercenary is working from the bottom.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mercenary taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mercenary tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.#T4#
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mercenary is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith with the ground and pound but Mercenary regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mercenary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercenary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercenary.
Mercenary drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercenary lands with a nice body punch.
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercenary is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith! |
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Event:
SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Jempsa lands with a nice body punch.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jempsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A punch combination from Jempsa misses.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Smith rushes Jempsa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jempsa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Jempsa is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jempsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working aggressively here.
#T1#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Jempsa.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Jempsa is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Jempsa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jempsa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith postures up in Jempsa's guard and throws a big left but Jempsa blocks it.
Jempsa wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Jempsa is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stays in close to Jempsa's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a hook but Jempsa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Jempsa misses with a hook.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Jempsa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jempsa shows good takedown defense.
Jempsa feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Jempsa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith scores with a jab. Jempsa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jempsa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jempsa!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Smith pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jempsa.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Jempsa avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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 Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Konichiwa Jempsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jempsa scores with a body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jempsa.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Jempsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jempsa thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Jempsa slips a straight right by Smith.#TD#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith looking to control.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Jempsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith moves out of range as Jempsa strikes.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jempsa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Jempsa misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jempsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith with a hook.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Jempsa won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems keen to control Jempsa's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith works Jempsa's body with a nice hook.
Jempsa catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jempsa duly obliges. #T4#
Jempsa slips under a jab from Smith.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Jempsa is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jempsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jempsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
A relieved looking Konichiwa Jempsa 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:
PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Snitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has control of Snitch's left arm, preventing Snitch from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch 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.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Snitch looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Snitch is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Snitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith pulls Snitch in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Snitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Snitch is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Snitch 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. #T4#
Snitch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Snitch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snitch defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Snitch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Snitch misses.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith thuds his right hand into Snitch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Snitch's head. It's preventing any offense from Snitch, at least for the moment.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith pulls Snitch in close to his closed guard and prevents Snitch from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Snitch misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Snitch moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Snitch's guard.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith is in close to Snitch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Snitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Snitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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 Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Snitch drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith shoots and misses
and Snitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Snitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russ Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Snitch lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snitch or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snitch misses with a right hand
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Snitch to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Snitch with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Snitch has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Smith!
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa misses with a body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jempsa.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jempsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has his hands on Jempsa's head, controlling the position.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jempsa works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jempsa's guard. #REVR#
Smith is in close to Jempsa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jempsa is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Jempsa pulls Smith in to control the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a solid left hand.
Jempsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smith wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass.
Smith has control of Jempsa's left arm, preventing Jempsa from doing any damage.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range. #TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jempsa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Smith lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#T3#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jempsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jempsa's shoulder, as Jempsa tries to avoid the shot.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Jempsa's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Jempsa saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jempsa, as that shot connected.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.#T1#
Jempsa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jempsa. Jempsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Jempsa.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Jempsa 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!
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith regains half guard.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
#T3#
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russ Smith.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa 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:
PANDA 52
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batho misses with a body punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Batho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a hook.
Batho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Batho throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batho was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Batho takes one to the chin there.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Batho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Batho.
Smith dives in and grabs Batho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batho pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Batho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batho throws out the jab.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Batho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Smith thuds a left hand into Batho's body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T2##TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is looking to advance position but Batho won't allow it.
Batho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith prevents Batho from improving his position.
Smith is pressing down on Batho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batho is holding on for now.
Batho is not content to let Smith control the position.#T3#
Batho wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Batho recovers full guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Batho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##T4#
Batho tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Batho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith seems keen to control Batho's posture.
Batho tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Batho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Batho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Batho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Batho's head back.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batho.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batho at a distance.
Batho throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Batho lands with an overhand left.
Smith lands with a hook. Batho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batho looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batho was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith swings for the body but Batho moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batho misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Batho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho misses with a hook.#T3#
Batho misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith moves away from the strike by Batho.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Batho looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Batho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Batho looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T4#
Batho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Batho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith lands a body shot.
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 Tshephang Batho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Batho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Batho controlling the position.
Smith postures up in Batho's guard and throws a big left but Batho blocks it.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Batho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Batho in close to prevent any damage.
Smith controls Batho momentarily but Batho frees himself. #T1#
Batho is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Batho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Batho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses with a body shot
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batho avoids the body shot from Smith.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands with a hook. Batho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Batho counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batho walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Batho misses its intended target.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batho.
It looked like Batho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Batho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Batho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russ Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Joukani with an uppercut!
Joukani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joukani scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joukanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joukani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Joukani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith goes for a double leg but Joukani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joukani continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Joukani misses the target.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joukani defends it well.
Joukani throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith jabs Joukani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Joukani.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Joukani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Joukani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Joukani avoids it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joukani circles away.
Joukani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russ Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joukani to the ground. Smith is now in Joukani's guard.#T3#
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joukani's head.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joukani is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Joukani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joukani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joukani looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukani, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joukani throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joukani's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Joukani has wrist control.
Smith 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
That's time! Joukani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joukani's half guard.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is continuing to stall.
Russ Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the attempt from Joukani to control.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Joukani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith throwing strikes here but Joukani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Joukani is blocking nicely.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith looking to finish Joukani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Joukani!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joukani is looking to escape.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Joukani is in trouble!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith wants to control the pace but Joukani is squirming around nicely.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukani?
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukani?
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joukani looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Joukani is rocked!#T3#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Joukani is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joukani has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joukani!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Joukani wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position.
Joukani wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Joukani gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Joukani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Joukani moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Smith misses.
Joukani thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves out of range as Joukani throws a body kick.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Joukani is looking for a counter combo.
Joukani avoids the body shot from Smith.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joukani lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joukani misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukani.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
Smith swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
#T1#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joukani.
Joukani moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
Joukani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joukani wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Joukani moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Joukani misses its target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Joukani dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Joukani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joukani tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to control the action but Joukani is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Smith is staying tight to Joukani's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith lands an elbow.
Russ Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joukani is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith working the ground and pound but Joukani is defending the strikes.
Smith just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura but Joukani is defending well.
Smith is staying tight to Joukani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Snitch ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Snitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Snitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snitch.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Snitch scores with a nice right hand.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snitch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 staying out of range there.#TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Snitch is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Snitch's guard.
Smith trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snitch has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Snitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Snitch, not yet.
Snitch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snitch to the ground. Smith is now in Snitch's guard.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Smith distracts Snitch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Snitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Snitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch passes into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Snitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snitch shoots and misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Snitch misses.
Nice straight punches there by Snitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snitch.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snitch in his tracks.
Snitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith tries to move into range but Snitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Snitch misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Snitch slips a straight right by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Snitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Snitch walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Snitch 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.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Snitch slips the punch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snitch throws out the jab.
Snitch connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snitch manages to get back to half guard.
Snitch taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Snitch tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Snitch is defending well. #T2#
Smith is trying to control. Snitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snitch controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snitch looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
A jab from Snitch misses.
Snitch catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Snitch shoots in.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snitch somewhat.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Snitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Snitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snitch stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Snitch misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A lull in the action here.
Russ Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T1#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Snitch keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snitch taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith keeping hold of Snitch's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith is staying active underneath Snitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snitch!
Snitch tries to improve position but can't.
Smith lands an elbow.
Snitch tries to improve position but can't.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Snitch denies him. #SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snitch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Snitch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch preventing the sweep. #T4#
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Snitch controlling him for the moment.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Snitch 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Snitch.
I think Snitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
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Event:
PANDA 18
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a looping right.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Smith. #TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dokov regains guard immediately.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Dokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Dokov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dokov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dokov wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him. #T2#
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.#ES#
Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dokov blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Dokov counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Dokov swinging wildly here.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
Dokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings for the body but Dokov moves out of range.
#T3#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Dokov's head back.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dokov moves away from the strike by Smith.
It appears Dokov was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Dokov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dokov at a distance.
#T4#
Dokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Dokov ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Dokov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Dokov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dokov.
Smith throws a hook but Dokov avoids it easily.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Dokov with an uppercut!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Dokov slips the punch.
Dokov is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
letting Dokov counter with a right hand.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Dokov's defenses.
Dokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
As Smith tries to get set, Dokov tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith misses the jab.
Dokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dokov saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Dokov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dokov closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Dokov misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dokov.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dokov.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith jabs at Dokov's body.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Dokov moved out of range.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Dokov scores with a three punch combo!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Dokov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Dokov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Dokov is looking for a counter combo.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Dokov throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith catches Dokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Dokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dokov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Dokov wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Dokov striking from the bottom.
#T3#
Dokov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russ Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dokov is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Dokov striking from his own guard.
Dokov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smith misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dokov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dokov is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Dokov.
Dokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dokov needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Dokov wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Dokov is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Dokov's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dokov keeps moving.
Dokov wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dokov goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with a hook.
Dokov throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Dokov's head back.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov wants to clinch.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Dokov pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dokov ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dokov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Dokov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Dokov. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Dokov tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dokov looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working Dokov over with strikes.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dokov is defending well. #T3#
Smith is trying to control. Dokov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Dokov has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Russ Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dokov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dokov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dokov throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dokov is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dokov to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Dokov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Dokov eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Dokov.
Dokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dokov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Dokov is keeping busy.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russ Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely.
Smith scores with the left hand. Targaryen knows he should have avoided that one.
Targaryen wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith cracks Targaryen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Targaryen.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Nice jab there from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targaryen was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Targaryen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Targaryen throws a counter high kick but Smith was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Targaryen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Targaryen's midsection.
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 avoids the head kick by Targaryen.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Targaryen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith lands the left hand.
Targaryen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Targaryen with an uppercut!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Targaryen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Targaryen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aegon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
As Smith backs away, Targaryen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith digs a good body shot into Targaryen's ribs.
Targaryen walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Targaryen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Targaryen on the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Targaryen at a distance.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targaryen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targaryen tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Targaryen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Targaryen tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Targaryen off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targaryen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith jabs at Targaryen's body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Targaryen should have avoided that one.
Targaryen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targaryen.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Targaryen. Targaryen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Targaryen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Targaryen wants to clinch.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Targaryen checks it well.
Targaryen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith misses with a combination
and Targaryen counters with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Targaryen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Targaryen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Targaryen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Targaryen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Smith thuds his right hand into Targaryen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith stuns Targaryen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Targaryen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Targaryen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith advances to full mount.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Targaryen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Smith looking to isolate an arm here. Targaryen doesn't see it coming and as Smith extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russ Smith! |
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Event:
PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a straight left. #TD#
Lothbrok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Lothbrok trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lothbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrok landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrok postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Lothbrok content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lothbrok 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 keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big left from Smith misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lothbrok - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lothbrok moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lothbrok.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Lothbrok wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.#T3#
Lothbrok is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #SUB#
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Lothbrok taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lothbrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lothbrok wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ 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 scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith digs a good hook to Lothbrok's body.
Ivar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
Lothbrok attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lothbrok moved out of range.
Smith scores with the left hand. Lothbrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Lothbrok tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Lothbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith moves into full mount! Lothbrok won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Lothbrok that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Lothbrok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Lothbrok looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lothbrok looks a forlorn figure.
Smith looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Lothbrok is in trouble!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Lothbrok is rocked!#T3#
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lothbrok covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Smith! |
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Event:
FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tnt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tnt lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tnt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tnt lands a lovely overhand right.
Tnt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tnt throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tnt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Tnt.
Smith tests Tnt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Tnt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Tnt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Tnt ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tnt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tnt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Tnt throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Tnt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Tnt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tnt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Tnt's belly button to the back.
Tnt misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#T2#
Tnt throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Tnt.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tnt misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tnt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tnt misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tnt scores with a jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tnt misses the target.
Tnt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tnt cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith walks into a jab.
Tnt throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T4#
Tnt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Tnt's head.
Tnt throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tnt throws out the jab.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tnt misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tnt moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tnt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tnt takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tnt. Tnt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Tnt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tnt misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tnt throws out the jab.
Russ Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Tnt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Tnt slips under a jab from Smith.
Tnt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tnt throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tnt takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Tnt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tnt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice cross by Smith.#T2#
Tnt lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Tnt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tnt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Tnt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tnt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Tnt.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tnt.
Tnt misses with a hook.#T3#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tnt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Tnt is looking for a counter combo.
Tnt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tnt scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Tnt misses with a body punch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith works on Tnt's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Tnt manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Tnt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tnt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tnt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tnt works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith staying out of range there.
Tnt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tnt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tnt avoids the body shot from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tnt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch
enabling Tnt to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Tnt throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tnt dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Tnt loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tnt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Smith misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tnt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tnt scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Smith.#CL#
Tnt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tnt looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Tnt looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Tnt swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Bill Tnt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith dips to his left and cracks Tnt with an uppercut!
Tnt defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Tnt digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Tnt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lunges at Tnt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tnt's hand.
Tnt misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tnt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tnt throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tnt manages to avoid it.
Tnt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Tnt throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tnt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russ Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tnt lands a jab to the head.
Tnt cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Tnt misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a counter right but Tnt avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A lazy left from Tnt finds it's target.
Tnt misses with a hook.
Tnt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Tnt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Russ Smith has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tnt throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russ Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Smith!
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