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Event:
VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sergius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Sergius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Sergius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Sergius gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Sergius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Sergius keeps him there for the moment.
Sergius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for Sergius to work.
Sergius works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sergius avoiding damage.
Sergius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Sergius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sergius has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Sergius is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sergius keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Sergius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sergius. #CUT2#Edward Smith's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Sergius.
Sergius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sergius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Sergius lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Sergius won't allow it.
Sergius lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Sergius lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye. #CUT2#Edward Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Sergius breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Sergio Sergius has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sergius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sergius gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Sergius.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Sergius is controlling him.
Sergius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Sergius lands a damaging elbow.
Sergius effectively controlling the action here.
Sergius is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Sergius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sergius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Jeez, Edward Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Sergius keeps him there for the moment.
Sergius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Sergius is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sergius.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Sergius.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sergius lands with a short shot to the head.
Sergius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith is trying to push Sergius away but Sergius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Sergius.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sergius has the dominant position.
Sergius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sergius lands with a light punch inside.
Sergius lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edward Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergio Sergius!
Sergio Sergius spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
VFC 92 New World
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Nainggolan blocks a jab.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Nainggolan's belly button to the back.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nainggolan moved out of range.
Nainggolan misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nainggolan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Nainggolan's head.
Nainggolan slips a jab from Smith.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. #ROC2#Nainggolan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nainggolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nainggolan saw that one coming.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Nainggolan looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Nainggolan drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Nainggolan isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nainggolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nainggolan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nainggolan stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nainggolan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to escape but Nainggolan is in control.
Nainggolan working the ground and pound from side control.
Nainggolan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nainggolan connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nainggolan grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Nainggolan trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Nainggolan lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Nainggolan trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Nainggolan scoring with punches from side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Nainggolan finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nainggolan trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Nainggolan controlling the position from side mount.
Nainggolan landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nainggolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nainggolan is controlling him well.
Nainggolan is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nainggolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The referee asks Nainggolan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nainggolan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nainggolan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Nainggolan prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Nainggolan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Smith looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nainggolan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulus Nainggolan!
A very excited looking Paulus Nainggolan 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:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kolosowky breaks the clinch.
Kolosowky misses with a body kick.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kolosowky under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kolosowky has been cut.
Smith moves forwards but Kolosowky connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
Kolosowky tries to clinch up
and Kolosowky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith cracks Kolosowky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Kolosowky is rocked!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Kolosowky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolosowky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolosowky seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Smith cracks Kolosowky with an uppercut from hell and Kolosowky crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Smith's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kolosowky controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself. #SUB#
Kolosowky working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith prevents Kolosowky from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kolosowky dodges it nicely.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolosowky defending well though.
Smith works his way into side control.
Kolosowky tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Kolosowky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolosowky tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Kolosowky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Kolosowky manages to avoid easily.
Kolosowky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith landing shots from mount.
Kolosowky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith cracks Kolosowky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kolosowky taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kolosowky in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kolosowky to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Smith!
A relieved looking Edward Smith 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:
VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Valero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valero throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Valero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valero scrambles back to his feet.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valero blocks a jab.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valero.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.
Valero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Valero misses with a wild combination.
#KD2#
Valero lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Valero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Edward Smith has been cut.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Valero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Smith with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Valero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valero was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Valero avoids it easily.
Valero defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Valero flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Valero and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valero tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries a body shot but Valero blocks it.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
#T2#
Valero lands with a left to the head.
Valero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Smith wants to stall.
Good body shot from Valero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Valero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Valero controls the action.
Nice body punch from Valero.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Valero controls his hands.
Valero lands a right hand.
Valero scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Valero lands with a light punch inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valero's elbow.
Valero lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valero tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Valero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Valero lands a shoulder strike.
Valero lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Valero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Valero is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Valero on the inside.
Valero lands a nice uppercut.
Valero cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Valero lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Valero.
Valero works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Valero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Valero.
Valero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike.
Valero lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valero.
Valero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valero scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
A short right from Valero.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Valero.
Valero lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Valero keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Valero!
A victorious Felix Valero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Get Rotten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Get Rotten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Get Rotten with an uppercut!
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Get Rotten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a combination. Get Rotten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Get Rotten is rocked!
Crack! Smith connects with the perfect overhand right and Get Rotten falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Smith!
A relieved looking Edward Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Gotten Get Rotten had this to say: 'I'll come back stronger, this is not over'. |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Ettridge fails to pull guard.
Ettridge is trying to break free.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ettridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith 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.
Ettridge tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ettridge back against the cage.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ettridge wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Ettridge instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ettridge breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ettridge backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Ettridge manages to avoid it all.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettridge counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Smith rushes Ettridge and presses him up against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Ettridge tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Ettridge drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith stalling the fight.
Ettridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ettridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ettridge is trying to stall.
Ettridge takes a shot to the head.
Ettridge can't get the takedown.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ettridge.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ettridge letting Smith take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Ettridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ettridge's efforts to push away.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Ettridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ettridge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith just leaning against Ettridge, taking a breather.
Ettridge can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettridge tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ettridge jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ettridge is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ettridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ettridge in a clinch.
Ettridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edward Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ettridge tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Ettridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ettridge is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ettridge has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith lands with a nice combination. Ettridge backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Ettridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ettridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smith forces Ettridge back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ettridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smith pushes Ettridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Ettridge's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a left hand.
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith presses Ettridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edward Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
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 lands a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ettridge wants to stall.
Smith stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smith!
Edward Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I HAVE BEEN CHOSEN, I HAVE BEEN MOULDED FOR THIS. I WAS LOCKED IN THE VOID AND NOW I AM FREE FROM THE MAZE, I SEE IT ALL SO CLEARLY NOW AND I TRUST THIS IS MY DESTINY. DESTINY HAS GUIDED ME AFTER HOLDING ME FOR SO LONG I HAVE ESCAPED THE RAVINE. I am free and understand the chaos. THE JOKER IS ELIMI'. |
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Event:
VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira advances position into side control!
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vieira wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vieira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vieira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vieira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Vieira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #ES#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Vieira shoots in.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith throws a one two combo.
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 misses with the combination.
Smith with a hook.#T2#
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Edward Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has his feet on Vieira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
#T4#
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
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!
Vieira passes into half guard.
Smith tries to kick Vieira off but Vieira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Vieira uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Vieira misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Vieira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira 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.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?#T1#
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira prevents Smith from standing back up.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieira is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vieira is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is looking to escape.
Vieira trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.#TD2#
Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Smith is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira 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:
VFC 25 Warrior Week
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Roman slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Bobby Roman has been cut.
Roman is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Smith just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Roman has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edward Smith!
Edward Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
VFC 15 Feb is Fight Month
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith works over Maia's head and body with a nice combination.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia 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.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maia is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
Maia tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edward Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Maia.#T1#
Maia wants a takedown.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.#TD2#
Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Maia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Maia is controlling him
#SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#T3##ES#
Smith kicks off Maia and gets to his feet.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Maia forces his way into half guard.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Maia controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Maia is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Maia extends the arm and Smith is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Tkachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Tkachenko circles away.
Tkachenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Oleg Tkachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tkachenko connects with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up but Tkachenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Tkachenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Tkachenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oleg Tkachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tkachenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tkachenko misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Tkachenko pushes him off.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tkachenko tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tkachenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick but Tkachenko moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Tkachenko strikes.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Tkachenko circles away.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tkachenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Tkachenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Tkachenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Tkachenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Tkachenko avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tkachenko.
#T2#
Tkachenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tkachenko breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tkachenko as he avoids it easily.
Tkachenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tkachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tkachenko misses the jab.
Tkachenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tkachenko throws out the jab.
As Tkachenko backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Tkachenko manages to avoid it all.
Tkachenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tkachenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tkachenko throws out a powerful jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tkachenko as he avoids it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tkachenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tkachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tkachenko loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Tkachenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Tkachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Tkachenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith tries to clinch but Tkachenko moves out of range.
Tkachenko scores with a nice head shot.
Tkachenko checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings for the body but Tkachenko moves out of range.
#T4#
Tkachenko connects with a looping right hand.
Tkachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith with the counter takedown but Tkachenko avoids it easily.
Tkachenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Oleg Tkachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Tkachenko.
Nice jab there from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith staying out of range there.
Tkachenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith looks for a takedown but Tkachenko sprawls well.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tkachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Tkachenko 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#
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tkachenko.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tkachenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tkachenko.
Smith slips under a jab from Tkachenko.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Tkachenko counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Tkachenko does no damage.
Tkachenko throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tkachenko.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tkachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tkachenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith wants to clinch up but Tkachenko keeps it at a distance.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Tkachenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tkachenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith goes for a double leg but Tkachenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tkachenko continues to drive forward.
Tkachenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oleg Tkachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tkachenko misses the target.
Oleg Tkachenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tkachenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tkachenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tkachenko looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Tkachenko misses the jab.
Smith defending well as Tkachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Tkachenko cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Tkachenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Tkachenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tkachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Tkachenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tkachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tkachenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Tkachenko swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Tkachenko - just one landing. #T3#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tkachenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Tkachenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tkachenko cracks Smith with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Tkachenko moves out of range easily.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tkachenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tkachenko throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tkachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tkachenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Tkachenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tkachenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko misses with a straight left.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tkachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Tkachenko throws out a powerful jab.
Tkachenko cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Tkachenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Tkachenko scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Tkachenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tkachenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tkachenko.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Tkachenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Tkachenko.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tkachenko controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tkachenko has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tkachenko.
Tkachenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tkachenko avoids it.
Tkachenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Tkachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tkachenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Tkachenko.
Edward Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tkachenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tkachenko lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tkachenko's waist but Tkachenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Oleg Tkachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Tkachenko strikes.
Tkachenko throws a good cross that connects.
Smith staying out of range there.
Tkachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Tkachenko.
Tkachenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Tkachenko counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tkachenko thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tkachenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tkachenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith dives in and grabs Tkachenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tkachenko pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Tkachenko scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Tkachenko throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Tkachenko backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Tkachenko manages to avoid it all.
Tkachenko blocks a head kick by Smith.
It looked like Tkachenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.#T3#
Tkachenko misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A big left from Tkachenko misses.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Tkachenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tkachenko clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tkachenko throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tkachenko throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tkachenko.
Nice shot by Tkachenko.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tkachenko misses the target.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tkachenko scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Tkachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tkachenko misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Tkachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tkachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Tkachenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Tkachenko moves out of range easily.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith moves out of range as Tkachenko strikes.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tkachenko pinned against the cage. Tkachenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tkachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Tkachenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tkachenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Tkachenko! |
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