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Event:
TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Toevadoit dips to his left and cracks Zeidan with an uppercut!
Toevadoit blocks a jab.
Toevadoit misses with a head kick.
Zeidan misses with a hook.
Zeidan works the jab nicely.
Zeidan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toevadoit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesley Zeidan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeidan throws a sloppy head kick
and Toevadoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toevadoit throws a sloppy head kick and Zeidan moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Zeidan coming out on top.
Zeidan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toevadoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeidan.
It looked like Toevadoit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zeidan.
Toevadoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toevadoit scores with a hook to the body. Zeidan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeidan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zeidan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toevadoit thuds his right hand into Zeidan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toevadoit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toevadoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeidan misses with a double jab
letting Toevadoit counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zeidan missing with a left hand there. Toevadoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toevadoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeidan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeidan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Zeidan moves into the clinch.
Zeidan lands an elbow inside that Toevadoit shrugs off.
Toevadoit tries to break the clinch but Zeidan is controlling the position.
Zeidan trying to stall but Toevadoit improves his position.
Toevadoit lands a right hand.
Toevadoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Zeidan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zeidan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeidan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
Toevadoit has a couple of punches blocked by Zeidan.
Zeidan struggles to land a body shot inside as Toevadoit controls his hands.
Toevadoit prevents a body shot from Zeidan.
Zeidan misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Toevadoit on the inside.
Toevadoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeidan throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Toevadoit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zeidan misses with a body punch.
Toevadoit misses with a punch to the body.
Zeidan is stalling here.
Toevadoit tries to break the clinch but Zeidan is controlling the position.
Zeidan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toevadoit's elbow.
Zeidan can't find room to land a body shot as Toevadoit controls the action.
Toevadoit dodges an elbow strike from Zeidan.
Zeidan throws a punch but it's blocked by Toevadoit.
Toevadoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toevadoit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toevadoit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeidan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Toevadoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Zeidan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toevadoit lands with a straight right. Zeidan didn't see that one coming.
Toevadoit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toevadoit sets himself, and Zeidan steps forward looking for the clinch! Toevadoit avoids it this time.
Toevadoit misses the shot to the body.
Zeidan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toevadoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeidan.#KD#
Toevadoit looks low and kicks high, catching Zeidan right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Toevadoit weaves into range and cracks Zeidan right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zeidan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Toevadoit is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DaColdest Toevadoit!
A relieved looking DaColdest Toevadoit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Briggs. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Zeidan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Zeidan instigates a clinch.
Briggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeidan throws an elbow but it misses.
Zeidan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeidan's elbow.
Briggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeidan.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs looking to stall.
Zeidan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeidan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeidan.
Zeidan lands with a short shot to the head.
Briggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Briggs takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Briggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeidan.
Zeidan presses Briggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zeidan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zeidan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Briggs's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Briggs has been cut.
Zeidan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zeidan lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Zeidan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Briggs tries to throw a body punch but Zeidan avoids it by throwing Briggs back against the cage.
Zeidan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeidan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards. #ROC2#Briggs is rocked!
Zeidan has Briggs pressed up against the cage. He pushes off and cracks Briggs right on the button with a huge left hook! Briggs goes down! The referee has started the count but Briggs is out! He's out cold! Zeidan runs over to his corner to celebrate and looks close to tears after getting the big win. Congratulations to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Zeidan!
After winning the bout, Wesley Zeidan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Zeidan moves into range and clinches up with Laser.
Zeidan managing to block the knees to the body from Laser.
Laser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeidan prevents it.
Laser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zeidan tries to work over Laser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeidan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laser's elbow. #TD#
Laser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laser manages to end up in side control.
Zeidan bucks up and tries to throw Laser off but instead Laser has got his back!
Zeidan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laser controlling the position well here. Zeidan rolled but Laser kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laser is not going to allow Zeidan to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Zeidan is trying to remain composed but Laser is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Zeidan right now.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Zeidan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laser looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Zeidan right now.
Laser really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zeidan.
You can see the frustration on Zeidan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Laser.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Laser.
Laser lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Laser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zeidan doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bork Laser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Laser takes a swing at Zeidan's ribcage but misses.
Zeidan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zeidan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laser's head backwards.
Laser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Zeidan rushes Laser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Zeidan.
Zeidan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeidan lands a hook that snaps the head of Laser backwards.
Zeidan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laser backwards.
Zeidan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Zeidan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan lands a shot to the body.
Zeidan lands an elbow that stopped Laser in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Bork Laser has been cut.
Zeidan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zeidan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zeidan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Zeidan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeidan.
Wesley Zeidan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zeidan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Laser! He's out on his feet! Zeidan rushes in and drops Laser with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wesley Zeidan!
Wesley Zeidan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TFC Island Finale
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Zeidan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racicot.
Zeidan lands a head shot.
Zeidan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeidan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Racicot avoids the body shot from Zeidan.
#CL#
Zeidan closes the distance and clinches.
Racicot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zeidan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Racicot is trying to force a seperation but Zeidan has the dominant position.
Racicot misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zeidan manages to break the clinch.
Zeidan throws a leg kick but Racicot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeidan lands a jab.
Racicot scores with a shot to the body.
Racicot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racicot throws a head kick that misses.
Zeidan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Racicot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zeidan fails to land with a series of punches.
Racicot keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Racicot is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Zeidan misses with a body shot.
Zeidan misses with a looping right.
Racicot dodges the punch combination from Zeidan.
Racicot throws a head kick but Zeidan moves out of range.
Racicot looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeidan is just out of range.
Racicot lands with a good body shot.
Zeidan is breathing heavily.
Zeidan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zeidan looks to score with a jab to the body but Racicot is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Racicot.
Zeidan avoids a kick to the body.
Zeidan misses with a body shot.
Racicot steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Zeidan to the mat! Zeidan looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Racicot is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Racicot jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Germaine Racicot!
Germaine Racicot thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TFC 15
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zeidan misses the target.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeidan loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Zeidan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Zeidan.
Zeidan misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Zeidan misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Zeidan semi-blocks.
Zeidan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeidan.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeidan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Zeidan misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Zeidan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Zeidan avoids it with no problem.
Zeidan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thibodeaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zeidan's head.
Zeidan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeidan is breathing heavily.
Zeidan misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Zeidan throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a solid body kick.
Thibodeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeidan avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeidan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Zeidan looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeidan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux counters with a low kick, right behind Zeidan 's knee.
Wesley Zeidan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeidan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Zeidan takes it in his stride. #ROC2#Zeidan is rocked!
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Zeidan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Zeidan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#KD2#
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Zeidan and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Look low, kick high! Thibodeaux uses the oldest trick in the book to send Zeidan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thibodeaux is absolutely delighted - when Zeidan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Imagine Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Imagine Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeidan circles away.
Zeidan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Zeidan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeidan misses with a low kick.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeidan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Smith looks low and kicks high, catching Zeidan right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeidan swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Zeidan avoids it well.
Zeidan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Zeidan cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zeidan misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeidan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Zeidan tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Zeidan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Zeidan.
Zeidan cracks Smith with a good jab.
Zeidan tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Zeidan loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the 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 throws a sloppy head kick and Zeidan moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zeidan.#T2#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zeidan pushes him off.#CL#
Zeidan rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
Zeidan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is leaning against Zeidan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zeidan pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zeidan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeidan blocks an elbow strike.
Zeidan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Zeidan breaks from the clinch.
Zeidan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith looks winded!
Zeidan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Zeidan is out of range.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeidan misses with a two punch combination.
Zeidan misses with a wild combination.
Zeidan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Hannibal Smith should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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#
Smith slips under a jab from Zeidan.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Zeidan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeidan dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zeidan.
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Zeidan. Zeidan maintains the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Zeidan throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Zeidan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Zeidan moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeidan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zeidan back against the ropes.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeidan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Zeidan blocks it.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zeidan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Zeidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hannibal Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeidan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeidan. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zeidan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeidan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Hannibal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zeidan.
Nice elbow from Zeidan. #BC#
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Smith thumps Zeidan with a low kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith thows a body kick. Zeidan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a head kick that Zeidan semi-blocks.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A combination from Zeidan does no damage.
Wesley Zeidan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Zeidan misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zeidan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith checks a low kick from Zeidan.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeidan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan lands a slapping body shot.
Zeidan just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeidan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zeidan misses the target.
Zeidan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Zeidan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zeidan lands an elbow inside.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Zeidan manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Zeidan avoids it.
Zeidan throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Zeidan misses.
Zeidan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #T2#
A head kick from Smith lands but Zeidan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Zeidan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zeidan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeidan.
Zeidan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley Zeidan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeidan blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeidan lands a damaging elbow.
Zeidan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeidan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hannibal Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Wesley Zeidan.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Smith! |
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