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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krestovozdvijenskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Smertov responds with a good body kick, but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to step out the way in time.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch up but Smertov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smertov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch there but Smertov circles away.
Krestovozdvijenskiy forces Smertov back against the cage and clinches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smertovs head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smertov avoiding damage.
A short right from Krestovozdvijenskiy on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to work over Smertov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krestovozdvijenskiy letting Smertov take a breather here.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a shot to the side of Smertov's head.
Smertov leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smertov stalls.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smertov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smertov stalls.
Smertov leaning against his opponent.
Krestovozdvijenskiy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smertov blocking some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smertov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Smertov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smertov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Smertov stalling in the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smertov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krestovozdvijenskiy is keeping busy.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krestovozdvijenskiy clinches up against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy works on Smertov's body with a couple of short punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smertov blocks a body shot from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krestovozdvijenskiy up against the cage.
Smertov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smertov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krestovozdvijenskiy is keeping busy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy being controlled against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Smertov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Smertov trying to stall but Krestovozdvijenskiy improves his position.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smertov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krestovozdvijenskiy up against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smertov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smertov looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smertov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy moves in looking to clinch but Smertov pushes him off.
Smertov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy blocks it well.
Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smertov circles away.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch up.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smertov can do to turn this around?
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
Smertov swats away the attempt to clinch by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy blocks it well.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch up but Smertov circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the target.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smertov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smertov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smertov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy blocks it well.
Smertov keeps the fight on the outside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smertov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Smertov responds with a good body kick, but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has closed the distance and engaged Smertov in a clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a left to the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smertov is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smertov trying to stall but Krestovozdvijenskiy improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Smertov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krestovozdvijenskiy gets through Smertov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smertov just leaning against Krestovozdvijenskiy, taking a breather.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krestovozdvijenskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smertov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smertovs head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Smertov blocking some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smertov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krestovozdvijenskiy being controlled against the cage.
Smertov looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krestovozdvijenskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krestovozdvijenskiy moves into the clinch.
Smertov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krestovozdvijenskiy is keeping busy.
Smertov taking a breather.
Smertov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Smertov blocking some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smertov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smertov is stalling here.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smertov trying to stall but Krestovozdvijenskiy improves his position.
Smertov taking a breather.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a hook that snaps the head of Smertov backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Smertov wants to stall.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smertov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smertov stalling against the cage.
Smertov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smertov blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smertov is looking to control Krestovozdvijenskiy's arms but Krestovozdvijenskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smertov has his back to the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smertovs head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smertov controls his hands.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smertov blocking some punches.
Smertov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Krestovozdvijenskiy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smertov blocking some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy letting Smertov take a breather here.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smertovs head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Smertov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Smertov slowing the pace effectively.
Krestovozdvijenskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smertov controls his hands.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smertov can do to turn this around?
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a nice uppercut.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smertov avoiding damage.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Smertov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smertov is looking to control Krestovozdvijenskiy's arms but Krestovozdvijenskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smertov has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a left to the head.
Smertov is looking to control Krestovozdvijenskiy's arms but Krestovozdvijenskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smertov has his back to the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Smertov blocks an uppercut.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Smertov is looking to control Krestovozdvijenskiy's arms but Krestovozdvijenskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smertov has his back to the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy gets through Smertov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to throw a body punch but Smertov avoids it by throwing Krestovozdvijenskiy back against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with some punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy working aggressively here.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smertov stalling.
Smertov trying to control the position but instead, Krestovozdvijenskiy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smertov into the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krestovozdvijenskiy moves in looking to clinch but Smertov pushes him off.
Smertov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch but Smertov is having none of it.
Smertov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smertov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smertov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to clinch up.
Smertov thinks about the counter body kick.
Krestovozdvijenskiy moves into the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Smertov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Smertov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Smertov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Smertov to work.
Smertov is trying to stall.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smertov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
A head punch on the inside from Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land.
Smertov stalls.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Smertov.
Smertov stalling against the cage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Smertov stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smertov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Smertov.
Smertov stalling against the cage.
Smertov tries to stall but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nikolay Smertov.
Krestovozdvijenskiy instigates a clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Krestovozdvijenskiy on the inside.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smertov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smertov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smertov.
Nikolay Smertov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krestovozdvijenskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smertov throws out a powerful jab.
Marcellini ducks right into an uppercut from Smertov.
Marcellini tries to land a leg kick but Smertov saw it coming and moves away.
Marcellini throws a body punch but Smertov moves out of range.
Marcellini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smertov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcellini swings for the body but Smertov moves out of range.
Smertov with a hook.
Smertov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcellini walks into a straight right hand from Smertov.
Smertov lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcellini throws a shot to the body.
Smertov moves away from the strike by Marcellini .
Marcellini looks to throw the jab but Smertov is out of range.
A jab from Smertov finds it's way through Marcellini 's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smertov slips under a jab from Marcellini .
Smertov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcellini .
Smertov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Smertov. Beautiful body shot.
Smertov lands a nice shot that snaps Marcellini 's head back.
Marcellini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Marcellini .
Marcellini tries to land a front kick but Smertov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smertov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marcellini circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcellini 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smertov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcellini scrambles back to his feet.
Smertov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marcellini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcellini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcellini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smertov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcellini slips a jab from Smertov.
Marcellini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smertov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marcellini looks to score with a jab to the body but Smertov is just out of range.
Marcellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smertov connects with a crisp jab.
Marcellini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smertov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smertov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marcellini .
Smertov is rocked!
Marcellini lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini ! |
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