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Event:
Bellicose - Priest vs Saturn
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Veenhof ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veenhof lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Veenhof scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Veenhof misses with a body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Veenhof.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Veenhof had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Smith misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Veenhof as he connects with a hook.
Veenhof lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Veenhof.
Veenhof misses with a looping left.#T1#
Veenhof throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Veenhof makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Veenhof tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Veenhof breaks from the clinch.
Veenhof thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veenhof misses the jab.#T2#
Veenhof misses with a hook.
Veenhof throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veenhof with a body shot.
Veenhof throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veenhof throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veenhof is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#BC#
Veenhof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veenhof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veenhof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Veenhof moved away.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Veenhof.
Veenhof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veenhof darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings for the body but Veenhof moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Veenhof to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veenhof throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veenhof jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veenhof tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenhof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veenhof has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veenhof is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veenhof up against the cage.
Veenhof is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Veenhof misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veenhof is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith prevents Veenhof from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Veenhof dominated that round.
That's time! Veenhof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veenhof connects with the punch.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Veenhof saw that one coming.
Veenhof is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veenhof.
Veenhof lands with a cross.
Veenhof lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Veenhof. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veenhof lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Veenhof is just out of range.
Veenhof works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Veenhof misses with the combination.
#T1#
Veenhof takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Veenhof has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veenhof throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Veenhof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veenhof cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Veenhof holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Veenhof tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
#T2##BC#
Veenhof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veenhof misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Veenhof tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Veenhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veenhof backwards. #BC#
Veenhof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veenhof lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Veenhof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Veenhof is looking to counter punch.
Derek Veenhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smith has Veenhof up against the cage in a clinch.
Veenhof wants to stall.
Veenhof can't break the clinch.
Veenhof tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Veenhof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Veenhof throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #T4#
Smith tries a body shot but Veenhof blocks it.
Veenhof tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Veenhof stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Veenhof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Veenhof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veenhof up against the cage.
Smith has Veenhof pressed against the cage, preventing Veenhof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veenhof wants to break free but Smith has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Veenhof dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Veenhof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Veenhof connects with a looping right hand.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veenhof works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Veenhof keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veenhof is looking to counter punch.
Veenhof misses with a wild combination.
Veenhof lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Veenhof. Beautiful body shot.
Veenhof dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Veenhof does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veenhof throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Veenhof there.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Veenhof does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Veenhof finish him?
Smith throws a series of punches but Veenhof moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Veenhof. Those never looked like landing.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Veenhof.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veenhof. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Veenhof backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Veenhof manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Veenhof moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Veenhof was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Veenhof lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veenhof with a nice cross.
Veenhof looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Veenhof strikes.
As Veenhof backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Veenhof manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a right hand that Veenhof ducks under and follows up with a left that Veenhof also avoids with ease.#T2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Veenhof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veenhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veenhof is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Veenhof into the cage.
Veenhof is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith has Veenhof pressed against the cage, preventing Veenhof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith stalling.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3#
Smith has Veenhof pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Veenhof misses the target.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Veenhof slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
It looked like Veenhof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veenhof swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veenhof keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Veenhof with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith throws a right hand that Veenhof ducks under and follows up with a left that Veenhof also avoids with ease.
Veenhof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veenhof scores with a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veenhof misses with a series of wild punches.
Matt Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Veenhof. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith avoids the body shot from Veenhof.
Veenhof checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Veenhof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veenhof, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Veenhof!
Derek Veenhof 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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Event:
Bellicose - Kabore vs Bayo
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Usman Jr slips a jab from Smith.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Usman Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Usman Jr tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Usman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Usman Jr also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Usman Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to escape but Usman Jr is in control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman Jr on the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Usman Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Usman Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Usman Jr lands punches and elbows.
Usman Jr is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Usman Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Usman Jr to control.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Usman Jr is in full control for now. #T3##SUB2#
Usman Jr has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Usman Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman Jr!
Kamaru Usman Jr got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
NYCL 25
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Draven throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith throws a strike but Draven avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Draven pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Draven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works over Draven with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draven's head.
Draven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Draven trying to control the position here.
Draven wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Smith stops Draven from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Draven lands an overhand right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Draven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draven misses with a hook.
Draven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Draven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Draven misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samuel Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draven tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #T4#
Smith has Draven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Draven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draven prevents it.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Draven dominated that round.
That's time! Draven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Draven to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuel Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Draven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draven swivels and escapes.
Samuel Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Smith.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Draven defends well and Smith ends up having to push Draven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Draven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Draven has cracked Smith with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Draven lands another huge swinging hook and Smith tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Smith, before Draven can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Draven!
Samuel Draven retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Samuel Draven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Li Quit 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.
Li Quit could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Li Quit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Li Quit. Those never looked like landing.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li Quit defends it well.
Li Quit scores with a body shot.
Li Quit just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a double leg but Li Quit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Li Quit continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Li Quit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Li Quit struggling a bit here.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith staying calm.#T1#
Li Quit is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Li Quit some visible discomfort.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Li Quit to see if he's OK.
Li Quit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li Quit tries to get out of the position.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Li Quit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith cracks Li Quit with a big elbow.
Smith landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Li Quit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#Li Quit is rocked!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith cracks Li Quit with a big right hand but Li Quit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Li Quit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a strong strike to the head of Li Quit. That's dazed him! Smith looking to finish here. Li Quit is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smith lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Smith!
A very excited looking Matt Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
De Rit Li Quit spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatevery, I still got the money.'. |
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Event:
NYCL 17 - Hittah vs Wellstone
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Roosevelt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Roosevelt. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Roosevelt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Roosevelt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roosevelt throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Roosevelt is defending well.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roosevelt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith prevents Roosevelt from improving his position.
Roosevelt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roosevelt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Roosevelt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Roosevelt from controlling successfully.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roosevelt on the ground.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Roosevelt 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.
Roosevelt advances position into side control!
Roosevelt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Roosevelt.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Roosevelt works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roosevelt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Roosevelt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roosevelt looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roosevelt landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roosevelt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roosevelt postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Roosevelt around the waist but Roosevelt pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Roosevelt is the winner by TKO! Roosevelt jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Truman Roosevelt!
A very excited looking Truman Roosevelt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NYCL 8 - Hittah vs Wallin
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ho to the ground. Smith is now in Ho's guard.
Smith stands and throws Ho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is controlling Ho's trapped leg to prevent Ho from advancing to side control.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
#ES#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ho is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Ho looking for a takedown. #TD#
Smith wants the takedown. Ho is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ho's guard against 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!
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ho blocks nicely.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho has wrist control.
Smith postures up in Ho's guard and throws a big left but Ho blocks it.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ho is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ho working a defensive guard here.
Ho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith prevents Ho from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Smith cracks Ho with a solid left hand.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ho on the ground.
Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Ho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith lands an elbow.
Ho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Ho's face as Smith controls the position.
Smith working the head with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Facian Ho has been cut.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ho's legs.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith is putting a hurting on Ho here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Ho is rocked!
Smith wants to control but Ho is keeping him busy.
Smith controls the position.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ho to see if he's OK.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Facian Ho's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ho sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Ho persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Ho tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ho has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ho pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ho's guard.#T1#
Smith won't allow Ho to sweep him here.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Ho trying to control the position.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
Matt Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith is working Ho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Ho is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Facian Ho's cut even more.
Smith cracks Ho with a solid left hand.#CUT#Facian Ho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Facian Ho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Smith!
A very excited looking Matt Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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