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Event:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biederman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Biederman.
Biederman misses with a wild body shot.
Biederman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biederman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biederman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Nelson Biederman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Biederman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Biederman throws a head punch that misses.
Biederman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Biederman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Biederman's ribcage.
Biederman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biederman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1##BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biederman misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biederman to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Biederman clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Biederman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Biederman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biederman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biederman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biederman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biederman lands a right hand.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Biederman working aggressively here.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biederman connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Biederman.
Biederman with a nice calf kick.
Biederman throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Biederman looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Biederman up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Biederman is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Biederman fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Biederman has the dominant position.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biederman blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biederman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biederman misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Biederman manages to break the clinch.
Biederman throws a leg kick that misses.
Biederman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Biederman lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is trying to stall.
Biederman lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biederman.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Biederman gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Biederman prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Smith.
A short left from Biederman.
Biederman pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biederman looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Biederman throws a head punch that misses.
Biederman lands a left hand.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biederman throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Biederman slips under a jab.
Biederman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Biederman 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Biederman has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biederman smiles and moves away.
Biederman tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biederman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biederman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Biederman moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith slips a jab from Biederman.#CL2#
Biederman has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Biederman breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biederman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biederman misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Biederman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biederman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Biederman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Biederman avoids the head kick by Smith.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Biederman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Biederman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biederman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biederman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Biederman throws a head kick that misses.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Biederman circles away.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith is looking to clinch but Biederman is avoiding it.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Biederman counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Biederman misses #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Biederman misses with a punch on the inside.
Biederman managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Biederman's brow.
Biederman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but Biederman blocks it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biederman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biederman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Biederman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biederman's defenses. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Biederman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Biederman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biederman throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Biederman.
Biederman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biederman misses with a hook.
Biederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Biederman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biederman misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Zach Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Biederman in a clinch.
Biederman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Biederman avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biederman throws a head punch that misses.
Biederman has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Biederman lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biederman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biederman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Biederman misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biederman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biederman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Biederman moves out of range.
Biederman misses the shot to the body.
Biederman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biederman throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Biederman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Smith has Biederman up against the cage in a clinch.
Biederman looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Biederman tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is stalling here.
Biederman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocking some punches.
Biederman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to break free but Biederman pushes him back against the cage.
Biederman trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman misses with a knee to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Biederman.
Biederman misses with a punch on the inside.
Biederman tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biederman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Smith is working for takedown but Biederman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biederman lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Biederman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biederman, pushing him back against the cage.
Biederman struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Biederman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biederman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biederman digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biederman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biederman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Biederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Biederman.
Biederman lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Biederman lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biederman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Biederman looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Biederman just gets out of the way.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Biederman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biederman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biederman jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biederman slips under a jab.
Biederman scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries for a takedown but Biederman circles away easily
and Biederman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Biederman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Biederman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Biederman misses with a body punch.
Biederman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to stall.
Biederman trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Biederman.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Biederman has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson Biederman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Biederman prevents a body shot from Smith.
Biederman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biederman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biederman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biederman lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Biederman misses the target. #T4##CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biederman scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Biederman takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biederman lands a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Biederman.
Nelson Biederman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Biederman lands a right hand. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biederman. Biederman obviously looking to wear him down.
Biederman blocks a head kick by Smith.
Biederman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biederman throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Zach Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biederman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Biederman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biederman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Biederman!
A victorious Nelson Biederman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Altamiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Altamiro throws out the jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Altamiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Altamiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Altamiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Altamiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altamiro sprawls well. Altamiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Altamiro misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Altamiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Altamiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altamiro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Altamiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Altamiro is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Altamiro stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Altamiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Altamiro as he connects with a hook.#KD2#
Altamiro lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Altamiro stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altamiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Altamiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedroca Altamiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altamiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a low kick but Altamiro avoids it.
Altamiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altamiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Smith has Altamiro up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altamiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altamiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Altamiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Altamiro avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Altamiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Altamiro avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Altamiro managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
#BC2#
Altamiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altamiro throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altamiro misses with a right hand #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Altamiro being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Altamiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Crunch! Altamiro slams his shin into Smith's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Altamiro misses the target. #CL#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC2#
Altamiro manages to break the clinch.
Smith slips a jab from Altamiro.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Altamiro.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Altamiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Altamiro.
Altamiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pedroca Altamiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altamiro misses with a looping right.
Altamiro scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Altamiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Altamiro.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith gets through Altamiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC2#
Altamiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Altamiro cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Altamiro finish him?
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altamiro connects with a body shot.
Smith switches off momentarily and Altamiro cracks him with a monster right hand! Smith topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Altamiro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Altamiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedroca Altamiro! |
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Event:
GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reid's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Reid has been cut.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Reid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reid wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Reid has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Reid gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reid throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reid's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith wanted to stand there but Reid had control of the position.
Reid working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to stand but Reid is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reid keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Reid shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith kicks Reid off and gets back to his feet.
Reid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid fails with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Reid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Reid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith throws Reid to one side and escapes!
Reid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reid wants it to stay on the feet.
Reid fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reid dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Smith does no 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!
Smith darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Reid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Reid tries to pass. #T4#
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
Reid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reid throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reid is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reid tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reid has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 101: Raczynski VS Gar
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Folayang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is leaning against Folayang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Folayang is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Folayang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Folayang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a head kick. Folayang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Folayang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folayang wants it to stay on the feet.
Folayang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Smith.
Smith lands a high kick!
#T1#
Folayang shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Folayang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Folayang is rocked!#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Folayang shrugs off.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Folayang.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Oh Folayang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. #CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith just leaning against Folayang, taking a breather.
Folayang seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #TD2#
Smith pulls Folayang into guard.
Folayang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Folayang trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##ES2#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Folayang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Folayang gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.#T4#
Smith with a knee to the head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Folayang backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is leaning against Folayang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folayang after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Folayang has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith presses Folayang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Folayang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Smith pushes Folayang up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith working Folayang over with knees to the body.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Folayang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith is trying to drag Folayang to the mat but Folayang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stewart Folayang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Smith.#T2#
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Folayang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Folayang as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Folayang back into the cage.
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!#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Zach Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Folayang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws a combination. Folayang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Folayang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Folayang and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Smith forces Folayang back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Folayang doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Folayang tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Folayang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith just leaning against Folayang, taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
#T2#
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Folayang after a bit of a struggle.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Folayang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith has Folayang pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zach Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Folayang against the cage.
Folayang is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Folayang tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Folayang tries to clinch
and Folayang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Folayang's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Folayangs head.
Smith landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Stewart Folayang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Stewart Folayang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith pushes Folayang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Smith moves to clinch but Kelly breaks away
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
As Kelly looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Smith defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves to clinch but Kelly breaks away
letting Kelly counter with a right hand. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
John Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Smith pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kelly taking a breather.#T3#
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kelly.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelly.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly misses the jab.#CL#
Smith pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Kelly.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly is stalling here.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips under a jab from Kelly.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Kelly counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Kelly thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#T3#
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Kelly jabs at Smith's body.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Kelly cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kelly finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. #T4#
Kelly digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
A big left from Kelly misses. #KD2#
Kelly lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Kelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
As Kelly looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Smith forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
#BC2#
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Kelly dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kelly!
John Kelly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GDL 88: Medik VS Ghandi
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Tazmachev tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith lands a jab.
Tazmachev works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tazmachev is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tazmachev down to the mat. Tazmachev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tazmachev misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazmachev throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jabs Tazmachev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tazmachev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Tazmachev.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tazmachev looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tazmachev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Tazmachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tazmachev throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Tazmachev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith scores with a head kick. Tazmachev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tazmachev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tazmachev tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Smith has Tazmachev up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Smith just leaning against Tazmachev, taking a breather.
Smith has Tazmachev pressed against the cage, preventing Tazmachev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tazmachev manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazmachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tazmachev backwards.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Tazmachev tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tazmachev avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tazmachev misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Kamar Tazmachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tazmachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Tazmachev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamar Tazmachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tazmachev. Tazmachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tazmachev avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Tazmachev scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tazmachev. Those never looked like landing.
Tazmachev misses with a two punch combination.
Tazmachev looks winded!
Tazmachev misses with a two punch combination.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Tazmachev sprawls well.
Tazmachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Tazmachev as Smith shoots in.
Tazmachev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tazmachev's head.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Tazmachev.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Smith clinches. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamar Tazmachev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tazmachev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Tazmachev. Those never looked like landing.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Zach Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tazmachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tazmachev misses with a body kick.
Tazmachev is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Tazmachev misses with a low kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Tazmachev is quick to defend against it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Tazmachev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tazmachev tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but Tazmachev manages to avoid the attempt.
Tazmachev throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Tazmachev with a nice cross.
Tazmachev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tazmachev.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tazmachev.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tazmachev.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Tazmachev falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tazmachev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tazmachev is breathing heavily.
Tazmachev working hard to break the clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tazmachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tazmachevs head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tazmachev.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tazmachev's efforts to push away.#T2#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tazmachev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tazmachev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tazmachev looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Tazmachev misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Tazmachev in his tracks momentarily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Tazmachev is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tazmachev as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Tazmachev misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tazmachev as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tazmachev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tazmachev feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Tazmachev misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Tazmachev scores with a four punch combination!
Tazmachev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tazmachev controls his hands.
Tazmachev is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Tazmachev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
Zach Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tazmachev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Tazmachev prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Tazmachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tazmachev lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Tazmachev controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zach Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tazmachev throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tazmachev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Tazmachev avoids it well and moves away.
Tazmachev misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tazmachev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Tazmachev.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swings for the body but Tazmachev moves out of range.
No joy there for Tazmachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tazmachev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tazmachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tazmachev.
Nice jab there from Smith. #T1#
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tazmachev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tazmachev looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Tazmachev in a clinch.
Tazmachev is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tazmachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Tazmachev does no damage. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tazmachev's guard.
Tazmachev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Tazmachev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
#T2#
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!
Tazmachev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the action but Tazmachev is working from the bottom.
Tazmachev stops Smith from passing to mount.
Tazmachev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Tazmachev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Tazmachev wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Tazmachev get back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith avoids the body shot from Tazmachev.
As Tazmachev looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Tazmachev just gets out of the way.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Tazmachev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Tazmachev misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tazmachev thinking. #T4#
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tazmachev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tazmachev swinging wildly here.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Tazmachev breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tazmachev's guard.
Smith pushing down on Tazmachev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith trying to control the action but Tazmachev is working from the bottom.
Smith is taking a breather. Tazmachev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tazmachev is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zach Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neer tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neer to the ground. Neer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neer.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith looks for the body kick but Neer saw that one coming.
Smith tries to clinch but Neer is having none of it.
Neer shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Neer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith goes for a double leg but Neer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neer continues to drive forward.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks to clinch #TD#
and Neer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Neer is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Neer dives into side control.
#REVB#
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith looks to move to half guard but instead Neer has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Neer controlling his opponent.
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Neer with a couple of short strikes.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Neer landing strikes from the mount.
Neer breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neer prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Neer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neer prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith looks winded!
Neer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Neer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is looking to improve his position but Neer isn't that keen on the idea.
Neer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Neer looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Neer with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Neer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Neer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Neer!
Scotty Neer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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