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Event:
LAFC FN 10
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
De Smet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganz as he avoids it easily.
Ganz misses with a hook. De Smet ducked under it nicely.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Smet throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Smet fails with the takedown
and Ganz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ganz is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
De Smet walks into a jab.
De Smet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Ganz is looking to counter punch.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume De Smet.#T1#
De Smet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganz defends well and De Smet ends up having to push Ganz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Smet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
De Smet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Smet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ganz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ganz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Smet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ganz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Smet working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
De Smet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Smet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganz tries to get out of the position.
Ganz is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
De Smet trying to control the action but Ganz is working from the bottom.
De Smet working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz keeping his opponent close.
Ganz is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from De Smet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Smet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganz keeps working. #T3#
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
De Smet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ganz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Smet's guard! Nice work there by Ganz!
De Smet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
De Smet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganz defends it easily.
Ganz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ganz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Ganz stands up from De Smet's guard - Ganz perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Smet slips a jab from Ganz.
Nice takedown defense from Ganz. No joy for De Smet on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz feints and then cracks De Smet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Smet down. #T4#
De Smet looks for a takedown but Ganz sprawls well.
Ganz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ganz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz leaves De Smet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by De Smet.
De Smet slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Smet misses with a takedown
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De Smet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganz.
De Smet with the counter takedown but Ganz avoids it easily.
Ganz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Smet.
And De Smet tries to counter it with a takedown but Ganz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ganz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Smet.
And Ganz counters with a quick kick to the body but De Smet blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on De Smet's shoulder, as De Smet tries to avoid the shot.
De Smet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ganz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Smet momentarily.
#CUT#That has opened up Guillaume De Smet's cut even more.
De Smet dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume De Smet.#T1##KD#
Ganz lands a left and a right that send De Smet crashing to the mat, dazed. Ganz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#De Smet is rocked!
Ganz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Smet is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganz finish him?
De Smet is breathing heavily.
Ganz throws a pinpoint strike between De Smet's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends De Smet crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ganz scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz! |
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Event:
TK 12: Vipunen
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Seigel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Smet throws a sloppy body shot
and Seigel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Smet cracks Seigel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seigel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seigel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seigel slips a straight right by De Smet.
De Smet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Smet looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.
Seigel checks a leg kick.
De Smet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seigel counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
De Smet connects with a looping right hand.
Seigel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Smet.
Seigel wants to counter the offense by De Smet and move into the clinch position.
Seigel avoids the body shot from De Smet.
Seigel connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seigel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Smet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seigel connects with a body shot.
Guillaume De Smet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Smet tried to score with a low kick but Seigel checks it.#T1#
De Smet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seigel.
De Smet connects with a body shot.
De Smet looks to score with a jab to the body but Seigel is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seigel! But no joy.
De Smet is looking to land body kicks.
Seigel slaps away a takedown attempt from De Smet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Smet misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Seigel darts in and clinches De Smet up against the cage.
Seigel prevents a body shot from De Smet.
Seigel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Smet takes a shot to the head.
De Smet misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Seigel.
De Smet misses with the head strike.
#T2#
De Smet scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Smet misses with an elbow over the top.
De Smet can't break the clinch.
De Smet throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Smet.
Seigel lands a hook that snaps the head of De Smet backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seigel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seigel tries to work over De Smet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Seigel.
Seigel connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Smet's face.
#BC#
De Smet manages to break the clinch.
De Smet misses with a hook.
De Smet misses with a right hand
and Seigel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Smet misses with a looping right.
Seigel thinks about the counter body kick.
Seigel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Smet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seigel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
De Smet misses with an uppercut
and Seigel counters with a nice leg kick.
De Smet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
De Smet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seigel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Seigel tries to roll over but De Smet keeps him under control.
De Smet lands strikes from half guard.
De Smet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Smet throws a strike but Seigel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
De Smet throws a strike but Seigel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Smet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
De Smet wants to hit a sweep here but Seigel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Smet there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Smet wants to control but Seigel is having none of it.
De Smet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Smet is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Smet regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Smet throws a jab when Seigel was well out of range.
De Smet scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Seigel.
Seigel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seigel slips a jab from De Smet.
De Smet misses with a hook to the body
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
De Smet moves out of range as Seigel strikes.
De Smet checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Smet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Smet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seigel. Seigel obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Smet tried to score with a low kick but Seigel checks it.
Seigel tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick from Seigel, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Smet lunges at Seigel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seigel's hand.
De Smet cracks Seigel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
De Smet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seigel slips under a jab from De Smet.
Seigel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
De Smet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Smet shoots for a double leg takedown but Seigel sprawls well. He's pushed De Smet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seigel with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Smet. Seigel does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Smet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seigel has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seigel, as that shot connected.
De Smet throws a jab when Seigel was well out of range.
De Smet throws a leg kick but Seigel checks it.
De Smet throws a lazy right hand but Seigel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
De Smet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
De Smet just misses with a punch to the body.
Seigel lands a nice hook to De Smet's body. De Smet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seigel lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Smet takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Smet circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Smet moves out of range of the body kick.
De Smet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seigel.
De Smet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Smet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Seigel instigates a clinch.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seigel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Smet tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing De Smet back against the cage.
A short right from Seigel.
Seigel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Seigel.
Seigel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#Guillaume De Smet's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Seigel misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seigel.
De Smet has had enough of the clinch but Seigel keeps him there for the moment.
Seigel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD2#
Seigel drops De Smet with a big knee straight up the middle! De Smet is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Seigel has De Smet up against the cage in a clinch.
Seigel is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as De Smet tries to break Seigel's hands from around his neck, Seigel unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! De Smet will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bugsy Seigel! |
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Event:
TK 8: Marjata
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
De Smet slips a jab from Kyrvänsyylä.
De Smet throws a shot to the body.
De Smet with a poor takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
De Smet lands a nice shot to the body.
De Smet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of De Smet's head but De Smet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Smet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a counter combo.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a lovely overhand right.
De Smet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head.
De Smet dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Smet misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Smet blocks a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of De Smet's head but De Smet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Smet scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Smet shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillaume De Smet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kyrvänsyylä stuns De Smet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Smet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from De Smet misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyrvänsyylä! But no joy.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Smet blocks a jab.
De Smet misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a lazy right hand but De Smet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Smet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Smet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Smet momentarily.
#T2#
De Smet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves away.
De Smet missing with a left hand there. Kyrvänsyylä was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyrvänsyylä let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Smet lands with a cross.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Smet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyrvänsyylä in his tracks.
De Smet tried to score with a low kick but Kyrvänsyylä checks it.
De Smet connects with a jab.
De Smet misses with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Smet.
Kyrvänsyylä pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyrvänsyylä's corner calls for a 1-2. Kyrvänsyylä obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a jab but it's blocked by De Smet.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that De Smet avoids nicely. #T3#
De Smet swings for the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Smet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Smet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range. Poor timing from De Smet.
De Smet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a jab but it's blocked by De Smet.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Smet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range and De Smet settles back down.
Kyrvänsyylä doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kyrvänsyylä 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.
De Smet misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a nice right hand that sends De Smet toppling to the canvas! De Smet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kyrvänsyylä finish him?!#CUT2#Guillaume De Smet's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as De Smet loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - De Smet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Smet misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a big right hand! Oh De Smet is in trouble here! Kyrvänsyylä follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
A very excited looking Einar Kyrvänsyylä 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:
TK 5: Ukko
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from De Smet.
O Banion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from O Banion misses
and De Smet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Smet lands a jab-cross combination.
O Banion walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Smet.
O Banion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Smet.
O Banion connects with a right hand. De Smet shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
Charles O Banion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Banion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and De Smet counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet lands a few punches from side control.
De Smet is working O Banion over with some ground and pound from side control.
O Banion avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Smet. #SUB2#
De Smet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Banion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Banion taking a bit of punishment here - De Smet scoring with strikes.
O Banion is not content to let De Smet control the position. #T1#
De Smet throws an elbow but O Banion slips to the side and avoids it well.
De Smet happy to just control the position for now.
O Banion taking a bit of punishment here - De Smet scoring with strikes.
De Smet scores with punches from side control.
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Smet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
De Smet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Banion, who protects the arm well.
De Smet looks up at the clock and then as O Banion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Smet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
O Banion being controlled for a moment.
De Smet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Smet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Smet trying to control the position but O Banion is working away.
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
O Banion is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Smet is staying tight to O Banion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
O Banion is looking to reverse the position.
De Smet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused O Banion some visible discomfort.
O Banion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Banion tries to get out of the position.
De Smet working the ground and pound.
De Smet just content to control the position.
De Smet misses with the ground and pound.
De Smet controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by De Smet.#T4#
De Smet taking a breather here.
De Smet looks up at the clock and then as O Banion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Smet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
O Banion is not content to let De Smet control the position. #SUB2#
De Smet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Smet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Smet cracks O Banion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Smet scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume De Smet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Smet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Smet lands a body shot.
O Banion jabs De Smet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Smet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Smet digs a good body shot into O Banion's ribs.
De Smet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#O Banion is rocked!
O Banion shoots for a takedown but De Smet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Smet drops O Banion with a huge uppercut! O Banion drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. De Smet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume De Smet!
A relieved looking Guillaume De Smet 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:
TK2: Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
De Smet connects with a nice looking jab.
De Smet lands with a straight right. Penttinen didn't see that one coming.
De Smet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Penttinen or perhaps it was just good defense by De Smet, which made it look bad.
Penttinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guillaume De Smet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Penttinen.
Penttinen looks winded!
Penttinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Erkki Penttinen has been cut.
Penttinen shoots in looking for a takedown but De Smet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penttinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Smet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Penttinen is rocked!
De Smet stuns Penttinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Penttinen is still on wobbly legs! Can De Smet finish him?
Penttinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Smet is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Penttinen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Penttinen is out cold! De Smet 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillaume De Smet!
An out of breath Guillaume De Smet 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
De Smet looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Crow throws a counter high kick but De Smet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crow throws a head kick that De Smet semi-blocks.
De Smet misses with a takedown
and Crow counters with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.#TD2#
De Smet gets a double leg takedown into Crow's guard.
De Smet stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position.
Crow is trying to keep De Smet in close.
De Smet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
De Smet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crow! #REVR##SUB#
Crow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Crow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crow tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Smet's legs.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but De Smet defends.
De Smet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crow's best efforts.
De Smet wants to get back to full guard.
Crow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crow prevents De Smet from improving his position.
Crow is thwarting De Smet's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Crow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Smet's head.
Crow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under De Smet.
De Smet has a hand on Crow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crow prevents De Smet from getting the reversal.
Crow avoids the attempt from De Smet to control.
De Smet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crow tries to control but De Smet wriggling away.
De Smet manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Crow working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Guillaume De Smet's cut even more.
It looks like Crow is going to stand back up.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Smet preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Smet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crow's back!
De Smet is trying to control but Crow is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
De Smet controlling from the full mount.
De Smet avoids the attempt from Crow to control.#T4#
Crow tries to reverse the position but De Smet maintains control.
De Smet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Smet looking to control but Crow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
De Smet jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crow and De Smet has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Smet wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
De Smet takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
De Smet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow is looking to clinch but De Smet is avoiding it.
De Smet throws a big shot that misses.
De Smet looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but De Smet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow wants to clinch up but De Smet keeps it at a distance.
Crow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Smet scores with a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Smet is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Smet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Crow defending well as De Smet loads up on a big left hand.
De Smet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crow.
De Smet throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Crow.
And De Smet tries to counter it with a takedown but Crow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - De Smet circles away.
De Smet misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Smet. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Smet throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Smet throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow shoots in looking for a takedown. De Smet tries to sprawl out of it but Crow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Smet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and De Smet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow misses with a kick to the body.
Crow slips a straight right by De Smet.#T2#
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Smet.
De Smet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Guillaume De Smet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De Smet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Smet throws out the jab.
De Smet throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
De Smet circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Smet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow avoids the body shot from De Smet.
De Smet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow moves out of range as De Smet strikes.
De Smet scores with a jab. Crow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crow feints and then cracks De Smet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Smet down. #T3#
De Smet throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Smet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Smet.
De Smet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has De Smet backing up. De Smet nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Smet.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow darts in trying to clinch
and De Smet counters with a left to the body.
A big right from De Smet misses.
Guillaume De Smet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Smet looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from De Smet.
Crow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Smet swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Smet misses its intended target. #T4#
Crow tries to clinch up.
Crow looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and De Smet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Smet.
Russel Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Smet has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Smet's guard.#REVR#
De Smet is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but De Smet has wrist control.
De Smet 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.
Crow wants to stand but De Smet is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume De Smet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Crow keeps De Smet at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
De Smet gets tackled into the cage by Crow. Crow maintains the clinch.
Crow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
De Smet gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De Smet controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but De Smet is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Smet wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving. #T1#
De Smet pushing down on Crow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Smet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Smet winds up and cracks Crow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Smet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
De Smet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.
Crow tries to kick De Smet off but De Smet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
De Smet is trying to work for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
De Smet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Crow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Smet wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Crow keeping full guard, as De Smet tries to pass.
De Smet trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Smet's head.#CL#
Crow drives through and clinches with De Smet against the cage.
Crow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Smet is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Smet throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
De Smet misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Smet leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
De Smet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crow on his heels. He'll look to pass Crow's guard now, I'm sure.
De Smet tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
De Smet advances to half guard.
Crow pushes De Smet off looking to stand but De Smet dives back in and keeps control.
Crow is looking to control De Smet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crow avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
De Smet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crow wants to get back to full guard.
Crow is trying to stand up here but De Smet is controlling him well.
De Smet working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crow's thigh. Crow counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Smet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guillaume De Smet.
I think De Smet 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillaume De Smet!
A very excited looking Guillaume De Smet 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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