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Event:
CMMA 49 Philippe vs Jukassa
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obaminator scores with a hook.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Obaminator moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Obaminator has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obaminator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Obaminator has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Obaminator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB2#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith wanted to stand there but Obaminator had control of the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Obaminator has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Switzer.
Smith looks to clinch
and Switzer counters with a nice body shot.
Switzer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Switzer counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Switzer's head coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Switzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of punches but Switzer avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Switzer.
Switzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Switzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Switzer lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Smith tries to clinch up
and Switzer counters with an inside leg kick.
Switzer jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Switzer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Switzer is avoiding it.
Switzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Switzer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Switzer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Switzer gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #T2#
Smith prevents a body shot from Switzer.
Switzer blocking some punches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Switzer. #BC#
Switzer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Switzer takes one on the button.
Smith scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Switzer misses.
Switzer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Switzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Switzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Switzer finish him?
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Switzer counters with a nice body kick.
Smith looks winded!
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Switzer counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Switzer!
After the fight, Kyle Switzer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 42
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Woody scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woody.
Woody throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Woody! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Woody to his feet! Woody is in big trouble!#ROC#Woody is rocked!
Woody glances at the clock... BAM! Smith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Woody crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Woody is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Smith!
Hank Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wellington.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Wellington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Wellington crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Wellington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Wellington slips the punch.
Wellington is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wellington flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wellington is out cold! Smith holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Smith!
An out of breath Hank Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corneille to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corneille is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Corneille dives into side control.
#REVR#
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Corneille has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Corneille controls the position.
Corneille postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Corneille has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corneille connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Corneille politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Corneille prefers to stall for the moment though.
Corneille throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corneille is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to bench press Corneille off him but Corneille keeps the position. #T1#
Corneille slows the pace down.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Corneille 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.
It looks like Corneille 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Corneille.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Corneille throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Corneille happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith lands with a straight right. Corneille didn't see that one coming.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Corneille's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook. Corneille ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with the combination.
#T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Corneille feints the counter takedown.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corneille.
And Corneille tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Corneille shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Corneille's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a hook but Corneille blocks it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Hank Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corneille's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corneille scrambles back to his feet.
Corneille tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hank Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Corneille counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Corneille's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corneille is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Corneille.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Corneille's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank 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#
Corneille slips a jab from Smith.
Corneille has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith takes a swing at Corneille's ribcage but misses.
Corneille shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corneille can do to turn this around?
Corneille has a takedown stuffed.
Corneille staying out of range there.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Corneille was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Corneille! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Smith!
Hank Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 40
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Sisko moved out of range.#CL2#
Sisko closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Sisko is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sisko controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sisko.
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Sisko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sisko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sisko 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.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
#T1#
Smith blocks the strikes from Sisko.
Sisko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sisko works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Sisko wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Sisko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Smith. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Sisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Sisko jumps guard but Smith stands there with Sisko around his waist. Sisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sisko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sisko's defenses.
Sisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sisko blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sisko misses with a punch to the body.
Sisko misses with a body punch.
Sisko digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sisko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Sisko wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.#T3#
Smith blocking some punches.
Sisko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Sisko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Sisko is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Sisko jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Sisko lands with a light punch inside.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Sisko wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sisko pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Sisko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sisko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisko 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#
Sisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
Sisko trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sisko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith pushes Sisko off looking to stand but Sisko dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Sisko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Sisko'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.#R2#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #CL2#
Sisko has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Sisko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sisko is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sisko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith keeps control of Sisko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sisko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith sizes up Sisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sisko moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko 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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sisko lands a lovely overhand right.
Sisko tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Sisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #CL2#
Sisko closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#TD2#
Sisko jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith stops Sisko from standing up.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Sisko pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sisko moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Sisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Sisko.
Sisko moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Sisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#T2#
Sisko tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sisko closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Sisko pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.#KD2#
Sisko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Smith goes down! Can Sisko finish him!?#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sisko loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sisko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Sisko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sisko!
A very excited looking Benjamin Sisko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 36: Japan
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Kray shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Kray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kray tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wattie Kray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Wattie Kray has been cut.
Smith jerks Kray's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kray drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Smith goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Smith because Kray was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hank Smith!
An out of breath Hank Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Wattie Kray stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's over with. Leave me alone'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kentrell Turner has been cut.#BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Turner wants to break free but Smith has control.
Turner is trying to break free.
Smith lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye.
Smith works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Kentrell Turner's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Turner looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow just above Turner 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Kentrell Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Smith lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Turner in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Kentrell Turner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kentrell Turner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Smith!
Kentrell Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'This is some bullshit'.
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