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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs lands an uppercut.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Smashotti.
A shot in the inside from Smashotti.
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
Smashotti landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Smashotti has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smashotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti works Griggs's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griggs. #CL#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
Smashotti blocking some punches.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti. #TD#
Smashotti jumps guard and drags Griggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Griggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Smashotti has a closed guard, preventing Griggs from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smashotti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#ES#
Smashotti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smashotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Griggs working aggressively here.
#T3#
Griggs misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Smashotti gets a clinch.
Griggs misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti. #BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Smashotti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griggs backs up against the ropes.
Smashotti scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Donovan Griggs has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smashotti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti misses with a body shot
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Griggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griggs wants to clinch up but Smashotti keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti throws a big counter combination but Griggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T5##CL#
Smashotti forces Griggs back against the ropes and clinches.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Griggs lands with a light punch inside.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T6#
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Smashotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs is leaning against Smashotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with some punches.
#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Smashotti lands a two punch combo.
#T7#
Smashotti drops Griggs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Griggs! Smashotti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
A less than humble Lorenzo Smashotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Smashotti.#CL#
Smashotti clinches. #BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smashotti sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smashotti is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
Smashotti is looking to escape.
Smashotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandini scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Bandini is trying to control. Smashotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smashotti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Bandini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smashotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Smashotti is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smashotti wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smashotti defends it well.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Smashotti is defending well.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smashotti avoid being mounted?#T2#
Smashotti is trying to stand.
Bandini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smashotti pushes Bandini off looking to stand but Bandini dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
Smashotti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bandini is on him like a limpet, forcing Smashotti back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bandini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Smashotti throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bandini.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Smashotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Smashotti as Bandini shoots in.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashotti as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Bandini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smashotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bandini is in Smashotti's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini connects with a couple of short punches.
Smashotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandini is controlling him.
Smashotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandini on the ground.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Bandini is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smashotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smashotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smashotti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T5#
Bandini is in close to Smashotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini passes Smashotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Bandini is stalling here. Smashotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smashotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T6#
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smashotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Smashotti.
Smashotti is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smashotti throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely.
Smashotti tries to stand but Bandini is controlling from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Smashotti is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smashotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7##SUB2#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smashotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Bandini won't let him. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Smashotti defends easily.
Bandini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smashotti manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T8#
Bandini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smashotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smashotti is aware though and is defending well.
Smashotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandini tries to strike from the bottom.
Smashotti wants to stand and escape but instead Bandini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is wriggling around but Bandini manages to pass to half guard.
Smashotti wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. #T9##SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smashotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Smashotti is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bandini take his back! Uh oh - Bandini has got a rear naked choke here! Smashotti is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Our winner, Matthew Bandini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Smashotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Ozbourne connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozbourne cracks a nice hook into Smashotti's ribs.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Ozbourne moves out of range.
A jab from Ozbourne finds it's way through Smashotti's defenses. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smashotti out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Ozbourne!
A victorious Ziggy Ozbourne 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:
SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Smashotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Little scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Smashotti. No joy for Little on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Smashotti misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smashotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smashotti is defending well.
Smashotti tries to pull guard but Little won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smashotti.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Little.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Little tightens his grip and picks Smashotti up, before dumping him to the ground. Smashotti manages to land in guard.
Little stops Smashotti from standing up.
Smashotti trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Smashotti pushes Little off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Little misses with a looping right.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Little tries a quick counter leg kick but Smashotti is wise to it.#CL#
Smashotti rushes Little and presses him up against the cage.
Smashotti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Little just stands there and leans against the cage.
Little is trying to drag Smashotti to the mat but Smashotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Little has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smashotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Little throws a low kick but Smashotti avoids it.
Little works over Smashotti's head and body with a nice combination.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Little avoids it well.
A lazy left from Little finds it's target.
Smashotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.#CL#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Ty Little has been cut.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashotti as he avoids it easily.
Smashotti misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Smashotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smashotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Little now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Little scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Little swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Little scores with a decent looking hook.
Smashotti stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.
Little has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smashotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Little has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smashotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Little breaks the clinch.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown. Smashotti tries to sprawl out of it but Little keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smashotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little missing with a left hand there. Smashotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing.
Smashotti lands with a right hand.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown but Smashotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Little's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smashotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Little dips to his left and cracks Smashotti with an uppercut!
Little misses with a takedown attempt - Smashotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smashotti misses with a looping left.
Smashotti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smashotti duly obliges.
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Little circles away and keeps his distance.
Little missing with a left hand there. Smashotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little lands the left hand.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Little paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Little shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little slips a nice elbow through Smashotti's hands, connecting with Smashotti's forehead.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Little has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smashotti pushes Little off looking to stand but Little dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Little is looking for a kimura but Smashotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Little to get the leverage.
Little lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smashotti is looking to escape.#T4##SUB#
Smashotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Little pulls his head out easily.
Little lands with a punch from half guard.
Smashotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Little blocks the strikes from Smashotti.
Little looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Little seems to be working for a kimura but Smashotti defends the submission attempt.
Smashotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Little on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Little lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Smashotti is rocked!
Little has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Little slips a nice elbow through Smashotti's hands, connecting with Smashotti's forehead.
Oh Smashotti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smashotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Little lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smashotti! More strikes land and this one is all over! Little jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Little!
Ty Little was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Smashotti punishes Hoodwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Smashotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Hoodwell gets tackled into the cage by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smashotti.
Smashotti dodges an elbow strike from Hoodwell.
#BC2#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoodwell misses with a combination
enabling Smashotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.#CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hoodwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti avoids the body shot from Hoodwell.
#CL#
Smashotti forces Hoodwell back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hoodwell manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Smashotti distracts Hoodwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smashotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smashotti advances to half guard.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Smashotti decides to return to a standing position.
Smashotti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smashotti throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Smashotti connects with a right hand. Hoodwell shakes it off.#CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell wants to clinch up but Smashotti keeps it at a distance.
Hoodwell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Hoodwell is rocked!
No joy there for Hoodwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoodwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Smashotti finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashotti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hoodwell - he's out on his feet here! Smashotti follows up with another monster hook that separates Hoodwell from consciousness! Hoodwell falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smashotti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti 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:
NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Preston rushes Smashotti and presses him up against the cage.
Smashotti blocking some punches.
Smashotti working hard to break the clinch.
Smashotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Smashotti working hard to break the clinch.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Smashotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Smashotti is trying to push Preston away but Preston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smashotti backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Smashotti controls his hands.
Smashotti is trying to force a seperation but Preston has the dominant position.#T1#
Preston lands a left hand.
Smashotti prevents a body shot from Preston.
Preston tries a body shot but Smashotti blocks it.
A short left from Preston.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Preston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smashotti.
Preston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smashotti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Smashotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smashotti prevents a body shot from Preston.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Smashotti tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position.
Preston tries a body shot but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti is trying to push Preston away but Preston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Preston working aggressively here.
Smashotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smashotti prevents a body shot from Preston.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston misses with a punch on the inside.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Smashotti throws a series of punches but Preston avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Preston closes the distance and pushes Smashotti back into the cage.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Smashotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Preston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston has a couple of punches blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to circle away but Preston has him pinned against the cage.
Smashotti is trying to pull guard but Preston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smashotti digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Smashotti tries to pull guard but Preston holds him up against the cage and eventually Smashotti drops back down to his feet.
Bill S Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Smashotti.
Smashotti is trying to break the clinch but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Preston.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
Preston misses with a body punch.
Preston working aggressively here.
#T4#
Smashotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Smashotti controls his hands.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Preston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smashotti's elbow.
Preston tries to work over Smashotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Preston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston working aggressively here.
Preston throws a punch but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Preston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Preston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smashotti under the eye.#CL#
Preston pushes Smashotti up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill S Preston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Preston lands a leg kick that knocks Smashotti off balance momentarily.#CL#
Preston clinches up against the cage.
Preston has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smashotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Smashotti lands a nice uppercut.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
Preston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Preston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smashotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Preston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Smashotti's ribcage. Smashotti let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Preston pushes him off.
Smashotti is looking to clinch but Preston is avoiding it.
Preston drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Smashotti's head, knocking him out cold! Preston is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill S Preston!
After winning the bout, Bill S Preston 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:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Smashotti has closed the distance and engaged Spud in a clinch.
Smashotti has Spud pressed against the cage, preventing Spud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smashotti keeps control of Spud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage.
Smashotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spud or not. #BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
Spud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Slaw Spud has been cut.
Smashotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spud.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Spud! He's out on his feet! Smashotti rushes in and drops Spud with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti 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:
NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Germic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smashotti is trying to push Germic away but Germic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Germic working aggressively here.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic misses with a knee to the head.
Germic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Germic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti is trying to force a seperation but Germic has the dominant position.
Germic misses with a punch on the inside.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Germic. #BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Smashotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Germic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Germic forces Smashotti back against the cage and clinches.
Germic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Germic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Germic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Germic.
#CUT#It looks like Lorenzo Smashotti has been cut.
Smashotti blocks an uppercut.
Germic throws a head punch that misses.
Germic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Germic lands a nice uppercut.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Smashotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smashotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Germic tries to land knees in the clinch but Smashotti avoids the damage to the body.
Germic throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic scores with a knee to the head.
Germic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smashotti has a couple of punches blocked by Germic.
Smashotti avoiding damage as Germic throws knees to the body.
Germic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smashotti is defending well for now.
Smashotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Germic with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Smashotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Germic finish him?
Germic tries a knee to the head but Smashotti blocks it.
Germic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germic looking to throw knees to the head but Smashotti is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Smashotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smashotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Germic dips a shoulder and cracks Smashotti with a mighty uppercut! Smashotti falls back against the cage and Germic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smashotti is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Germic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asim Germic! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson throws a solid leg kick but Smashotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robertson.
Robertson with a nice cross.#CL2#
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti. #CL2#
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
Robertson tries to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling the position. #BC#
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smashotti staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Smashotti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Smashotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Smashotti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robertson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smashotti.#T1#
Robertson slips under a jab from Smashotti.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smashotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.#KD2#
Smashotti drops Robertson with a right and a left! Smashotti comes rushing in but Robertson regains his composure and manages to keep Smashotti in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smashotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Smashotti from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smashotti wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smashotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smashotti is controlling him. #T2#
Smashotti trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smashotti wanted to stand there but Robertson had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smashotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robertson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smashotti checks it well.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Smashotti's head but Smashotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robertson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Smashotti. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Smashotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Robertson misses its target.
Smashotti works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
Smashotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smashotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Robertson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Smashotti falls backwards - clearly groggy! Robertson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Zimmerman throws a low kick but Smashotti moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smashotti on the side of the head.
Zimmerman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Zimmerman. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
Smashotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Smashotti keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smashotti. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smashotti leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Zimmerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smashotti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Henry Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smashotti.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zimmerman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zimmerman misses the jab.
Zimmerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zimmerman takes one on the button.
Zimmerman lands a jab to the nose.
Smashotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smashotti duly obliges. #T2#
Smashotti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smashotti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
Smashotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Smashotti throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Smashotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimmerman drops his hands momentarily and Smashotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Smashotti has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Smashotti wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
Zimmerman scores with a three punch combo!
Smashotti tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smashotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
Smashotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Smashotti drives through and clinches with Zimmerman against the cage.
#BC#
Smashotti breaks from the clinch.
Zimmerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#That has opened up Henry Zimmerman's cut even more.
Zimmerman looks to land a left hand but Smashotti moved out of range nicely.
Smashotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Smashotti is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smashotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zimmerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smashotti ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
A combination from Smashotti does no damage.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Smashotti is looking to counter punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Smashotti scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Smashotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smashotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking body shot.
Zimmerman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smashotti slips under a jab from Zimmerman.
Smashotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Smashotti and sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat! Smashotti follows him down to the mat - Zimmerman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Zimmerman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Smashotti postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zimmerman to stand up. #CL#
Smashotti clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Smashotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Smashotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smashotti counters with a left to the body.
Smashotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zimmerman on the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Henry Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zimmerman.
Jab, jab by Smashotti - just one landing.
A slow jab from Zimmerman misses its intended target.
Smashotti moves away from the strike by Zimmerman.
Smashotti is looking to clinch.
A jab from Zimmerman finds it's way through Smashotti's defenses.
Zimmerman throws a shot from downtown. Smashotti moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Smashotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smashotti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smashotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zimmerman's efforts to push away.
Zimmerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Smashotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Smashotti keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smashotti keeps control of Zimmerman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zimmerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smashotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Smashotti. #TD#
Smashotti pulls guard.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB#
Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smashotti looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
#SUB#
Smashotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Zimmerman stands up from Smashotti's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Smashotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zimmerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zimmerman throws an overhand right that lands on Smashotti's shoulder, as Smashotti tries to avoid the shot.
Zimmerman loads up on a big right hand but Smashotti slips the punch.
Smashotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Smashotti thuds a left hand into Zimmerman's body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up but Zimmerman circles away and keeps his distance.
Zimmerman looks to land a combination but Smashotti avoids it well.
Zimmerman throws a hook but Smashotti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman misses with a hook. Smashotti ducked under it nicely.
Smashotti tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zimmerman throws a jab when Smashotti was well out of range.#CL#
Smashotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smashotti lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smashotti breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Zimmerman cracks Smashotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smashotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zimmerman eats them both and turns towards Smashotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zimmerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smashotti circles away quickly and effectively.
As Zimmerman looks to move away, Smashotti throws a big counter combo but Zimmerman just gets out of the way.
Smashotti throws a combination. Zimmerman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Smashotti clinches up against the cage.
Smashotti lands a shoulder strike.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.#BC#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Smashotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Smashotti ducks down to avoid it.
Smashotti throwing a counter right hand but Zimmerman manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
Zimmerman throws a shot to the body.
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Smashotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zimmerman finds it's way round the side to connect with Smashotti's head.
Zimmerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smashotti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zimmerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smashotti stalks Zimmerman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zimmerman's face. Zimmerman staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#Henry Zimmerman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zimmerman misses with a low kick.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Smashotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zimmerman momentarily.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smashotti moves away.
Smashotti throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Nice jab there from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Smashotti.
#CL#
Smashotti clinches. #BC#
Smashotti manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smashotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smashotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smashotti lands with a nice combination. Zimmerman backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smashotti slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smashotti scores with a jab to the head.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
Zimmerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zimmerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smashotti.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#T4#
Zimmerman is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to push Smashotti away but Smashotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Smashotti jumps guard and drags Zimmerman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Zimmerman stands up from Smashotti's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smashotti tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
#CL#
Zimmerman gets tackled into the cage by Smashotti. Smashotti maintains the clinch. #BC#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smashotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smashotti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zimmerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smashotti eats them both and turns towards Zimmerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smashotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smashotti.
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Smashotti.
Lorenzo Smashotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Zimmerman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smashotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Smashotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smashotti 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Henry Zimmerman was interviewed post fight and said 'I...lost?'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Burlaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smashotti wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Smashotti closes the distance and pushes Burlaka back into the cage.#BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smashotti finds it's way through Burlaka's defenses.
Smashotti moves in looking to clinch but Burlaka pushes him off.
Burlaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Smashotti forces Burlaka back against the cage and clinches.
Burlaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smashotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burlaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch.
Smashotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorenzo Smashotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Burlaka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smashotti looks to land a combination but Burlaka avoids it well.
Burlaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smashotti.
Burlaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smashotti manages to circle out of the way.
Smashotti closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side #TD#
so Burlaka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smashotti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burlaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smashotti's head.
Burlaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Burlaka pushes down on Smashotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burlaka winds up and cracks Smashotti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burlaka lands a nice short elbow.
Smashotti has hold of Burlaka's hands but Burlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashotti is trying to stand up here but Burlaka is controlling him well.
Burlaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ground and pound from Burlaka.
Smashotti has hold of Burlaka's hands but Burlaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Smashotti is rocked!
Burlaka scores with a big shot! Smashotti's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smashotti! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
Denis Burlaka 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:
MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Smashotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smashotti throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Smashotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burlaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti looks to land a combination. Burlaka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Denis Burlaka has been cut.#CL2#
Smashotti instigates a clinch.
Burlaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smashotti up against the cage.
Smashotti jumps guard but Burlaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka'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.
Burlaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burlaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC2#
Smashotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smashotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Burlaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smashotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smashotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smashotti misses with a two punch combination.
Smashotti misses with a combination
and Burlaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burlaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smashotti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smashotti throws a right hand that Burlaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Burlaka also avoids with ease.
Smashotti throws a combination. Burlaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Smashotti tries to clinch
and Burlaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burlaka.#T2#
Smashotti tries to clinch but Burlaka is having none of it.
Burlaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smashotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Burlaka counters with a nice body shot.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burlaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burlaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smashotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Smashotti darts in and clinches Burlaka up against the cage.
Burlaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Smashotti won't allow it.
#BC#
Burlaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Burlaka's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Smashotti dives in looking to finish as Burlaka flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Smashotti's strikes! Smashotti is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Burlaka's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Burlaka was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Smashotti!
Lorenzo Smashotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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