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Event:
IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Smalls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Sneakers punishes Smalls's body with a nice straight punch.
Sneakers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Sneakers misses.
Smalls is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sneakers misses with a lunging right hand
and Smalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sneakers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls staying out of range there.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
Sneakers sizes up Smalls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Sneakers finds it's way through Smalls's defenses. #CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Sneakers.
Good body shot from Smalls.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls jumps guard but Sneakers stands there with Smalls around his waist. Smalls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Sneakers is trying to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling him.
Sneakers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sneakers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sneakers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smalls lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sneakers or not.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sneakers lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Sneakers finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sneakers blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls seems to have recovered his senses.
Smalls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sneakers wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Sneakers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Sneakers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
#T2##BC#
Sneakers breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sneakers.
Smalls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smalls sizes up Sneakers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sneakers.
An attempted straight right counter from Sneakers misses the target.
Smalls lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneakers. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneakers misses with a few strikes there.
Smalls misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smalls rushes Sneakers and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Sneakers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sneakers tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut. Smalls saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneakers misses the target.
Smalls with the counter takedown but Sneakers avoids it easily.#T3#
Sneakers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sneakers throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smalls wants to pass the guard but Sneakers is keeping the position.
Smalls won't allow Sneakers to sweep him here.
Sneakers has control of Smalls's left arm, preventing Smalls from doing any damage.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.
Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sneakers is keeping the position for now.
Smalls postures up.
Sneakers has control of Smalls's left arm, preventing Smalls from doing any damage.
Smalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Sneakers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers controlling Smalls's posture. #SUB2#
Smalls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sneakers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smalls, into his guard. #REVR#
Sneakers cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sneakers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Smalls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sneakers wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sneakers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smalls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sneakers has managed to get both his arms back between Smalls's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Smalls is just out of range.
Sneakers connects with a jab.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut.
Smalls slips under a jab from Sneakers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smalls! But no joy.#CL2#
Smalls pushes Sneakers up against the cage in a clinch.
Sneakers tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Sneakers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sneakers tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the body.
Leon Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sneakers lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sneakers as Smalls tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls. #T1#
Smalls takes a shot to the head.
Sneakers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sneakers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smalls! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sneakers is unloading with more strikes now! Smalls drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new featherweight champion!
Squeaky Sneakers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Smalls.
Myagmarsuren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smalls.
Smalls appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myagmarsuren loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch.
Leon Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myagmarsuren cracks a nice hook into Smalls's ribs.
Smalls slips a straight right by Myagmarsuren.
Smalls is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Myagmarsuren misses with a straight left.
As Myagmarsuren tries to get set, Smalls tries to push him back and clinch up but Myagmarsuren manages to avoid the attempt.
Myagmarsuren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smalls.
Myagmarsuren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls wants to clinch
and Myagmarsuren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myagmarsuren throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Dzhambul Myagmarsuren has been cut.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Myagmarsuren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myagmarsuren just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren connects with the punch.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1-2. Smalls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Myagmarsuren lands a slapping body shot.
Myagmarsuren takes one on the button.
Smalls scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myagmarsuren scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Myagmarsuren takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
Smalls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smalls avoids the body shot from Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myagmarsuren cracks Smalls with a good jab.
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren misses with a wild body shot.
Smalls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myagmarsuren swivels and escapes.
Myagmarsuren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls throws a right hand that Myagmarsuren ducks under and follows up with a left that Myagmarsuren also avoids with ease.
Myagmarsuren ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dzhambul Myagmarsuren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myagmarsuren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Myagmarsuren slips a jab from Smalls.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myagmarsuren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smalls moves away.
Myagmarsuren misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myagmarsuren. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myagmarsuren swats away the attempt to clinch by Smalls.#T2#
Myagmarsuren misses with a hook. Smalls ducked under it nicely.
Myagmarsuren throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range.
Myagmarsuren cracks a nice hook into Smalls's ribs.
Myagmarsuren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Smalls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myagmarsuren manages to avoid it.
Myagmarsuren throws out a counter right but Smalls avoids it with no problem.
Smalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smalls throws an overhand right that lands on Myagmarsuren's shoulder, as Myagmarsuren tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Myagmarsuren does it's job there.
Myagmarsuren throws a body punch but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a body punch but Myagmarsuren moves out of range.
Myagmarsuren scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Smalls darts in and clinches Myagmarsuren up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smalls.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myagmarsuren.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren prevents a body shot from Smalls.
Myagmarsuren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myagmarsuren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow. #T3#
Smalls has Myagmarsuren pressed against the cage.
Myagmarsuren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myagmarsuren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Myagmarsuren blocks an uppercut.
Smalls tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myagmarsuren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myagmarsuren struggles to land a body shot inside as Smalls controls his hands.
Smalls tries to throw a body punch but Myagmarsuren avoids it by throwing Smalls back against the cage.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Smalls.
Myagmarsuren can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Myagmarsuren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smalls's elbow.
Myagmarsuren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Myagmarsuren has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smalls gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls pushes Myagmarsuren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Smalls looks to land a left hand but Myagmarsuren moved out of range nicely.
Myagmarsuren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smalls had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Myagmarsuren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smalls swings away with a body shot that misses
and Myagmarsuren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Myagmarsuren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myagmarsuren looks winded!
Smalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myagmarsuren lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls walks into a left hand.
Myagmarsuren lands a jab to the nose.
Smalls looks to land a right hand but Myagmarsuren moved out of range.
Smalls throws a body punch but Myagmarsuren moves out of range.
Smalls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smalls misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Smalls as he connects with a hook.
Myagmarsuren misses with a looping right.
Smalls seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myagmarsuren avoids the body shot from Smalls.
Smalls throws a hook to the side of Myagmarsuren's head but Myagmarsuren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Myagmarsuren misses the target.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dzhambul Myagmarsuren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dzhambul Myagmarsuren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Myagmarsuren lands a nice hook to Smalls's body. Smalls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Myagmarsuren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren misses with a body punch.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myagmarsuren blocking some punches.
Smalls pushes Myagmarsuren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Myagmarsuren can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Smalls scores with a shot to the side of Myagmarsuren's head.
Smalls throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myagmarsurens head.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myagmarsuren prevents a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myagmarsuren throws a punch but it's blocked by Smalls.
Myagmarsuren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smalls blocks a body shot from Myagmarsuren.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myagmarsuren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myagmarsuren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Smalls blocks a body shot from Myagmarsuren.
Smalls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myagmarsuren's elbow.
Myagmarsuren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myagmarsuren working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Smalls.
Leon Smalls has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smalls prevents a body shot from Myagmarsuren.
A short left from Smalls.
Smalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Myagmarsuren fails to land.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike.
Myagmarsuren misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls lands a nice shot to the body.
Myagmarsuren misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myagmarsuren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myagmarsuren.
Myagmarsuren tries to throw a body punch but Smalls avoids it by throwing Myagmarsuren back against the cage.
Myagmarsuren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myagmarsuren scores with a shot to the side of Smalls's head. #T2#
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Myagmarsuren scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Smalls.
Myagmarsuren is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Smalls.
Smalls pushes Myagmarsuren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Myagmarsuren is rocked!#TD#
Smalls drags the fight down to the ground.
Myagmarsuren is still in real trouble! Can Smalls finish him?
Smalls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smalls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myagmarsuren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Smalls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Smalls has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Myagmarsuren is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Smalls yanks on the arm and Myagmarsuren is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Smalls.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Smalls! |
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Event:
IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Smalls scores with a body shot.
Smalls scores with a nice strike.
Sanderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smalls pinned against the cage. Smalls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Sanderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smalls sprawls well initially but Sanderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sanderson is looking to advance position but Smalls won't allow it.
Smalls is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Smalls is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanderson.
Smalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanderson on the ground.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smalls defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls has a hand on Sanderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smalls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smalls in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Sanderson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smalls is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cael Sanderson! |
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Event:
IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Smalls slips under a jab from Clip Snit.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Clip Snit thuds his right hand into Smalls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clip Snit throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Smalls counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clip Snit won't be happy with that.
Smalls trying to control the position but Clip Snit is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smalls is working to tighten his grip on Clip Snit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clip Snit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Smalls is really squeezing tight and eventually Clip Snit passes out! Smalls breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Smalls! |
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Event:
IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smalls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smalls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smalls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smalls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Field wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls pushes down on Field's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Smalls wants to work for an arm triangle but Field is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Field is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Field is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smalls scores with a couple of nice shots.
Field really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smalls is working for a kimura but Field is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Smalls is working for a kimura but Field is defending it quite comfortably.
Smalls is pressing down on Field's thigh, looking to free his foot. Field is holding on for now.
Smalls working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Smalls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field wants to get back to his feet.
Field is refusing to be controlled, as Smalls sits in half guard.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smalls uses his free foot to push down on Field's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Field.
Smalls is landing with some decent strikes but Field is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Smalls sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Smalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Field wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smalls.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smalls is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Field can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Field defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smalls.
Smalls throws some wild stikes that Field manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Smalls thowing shots but they're missing.
Smalls thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smalls looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Field tries to buck Smalls off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Smalls working for a guillotine from mount but Field is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Field is squirming around, avoiding Smalls's attempts to control the action.
Smalls wants to take his opponent's back but Field doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Field misses with a low kick.
Field lands a slapping body shot.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Field pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Field misses.
Field thuds his right hand into Smalls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Smalls clinches up with Field and pushes him back against the cage.
Smalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smalls turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Smalls trying to control the position but Field is working away. #SUB#
Smalls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Field is pushing Smalls's head away, looking to escape. Smalls manages to hold on to the position though.
Smalls wants to control but Field is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smalls has hold of Field's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Field tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smalls cranks the arm and Field screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Field, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leon Smalls! |
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Event:
IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Targaryen closes the distance and clinches.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Smalls manages to get underhooks.
Targaryen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls struggles to land a body shot inside as Targaryen controls his hands.
#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smalls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Targaryen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Targaryen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Targaryen is stalling in the full guard.
Targaryen postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smalls trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Targaryen won't allow Smalls to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Smalls is having none of it.
Targaryen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Targaryen is keen to just control but Smalls is a slippery customer.
Targaryen stalling. #T3#
Smalls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smalls tries to get out of the position.
Targaryen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Targaryen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Leon Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Smalls lands with a hook. Targaryen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smalls throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Targaryen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalls lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smalls defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smalls dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Targaryen moves out of range as Smalls throws a body kick.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viserys Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smalls lands a nice shot that snaps Targaryen's head back.
Smalls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smalls jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smalls smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Smalls.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Targaryen is rocked!
Smalls lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Targaryen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smalls finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Targaryen square on the jaw! Damn, Targaryen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Smalls! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Smalls misses with a looping right.
Smalls misses with a hook
and Gay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smalls swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smalls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smalls throws a body punch but Gay moves out of range.
Smalls throws the left hand but Gay avoids the punch easily.
Smalls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gay.
Gay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Gay counters with a left right combination that sends Smalls crashing to the mat - Gay wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Smalls out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Gay!
An out of breath The Gay 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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