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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smolarek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asby connects with the punch.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asby throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Smolarek counters by clinching up.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek scores with a shot to the side of Asby's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smolarek.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
Smolarek trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby tries to throw a body punch but Smolarek avoids it by throwing Asby back against the cage.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek pushes Asby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Asby as the two fighters clinch.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek working aggressively here.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Smolarek lands a body punch.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Asby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Smolarek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smolarek throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smolarek feints and then cracks Asby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asby down.
Smolarek lands with a straight right. Asby didn't see that one coming.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek with a jab.#T3#
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Asby moved out of range nicely.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asby.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asby ducks right into an uppercut from Smolarek.
Asby slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek.
Smolarek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smolarek moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby prevents a body shot from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smolarek missing with knees to the body.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smolarek lands a hook that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smolarek dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!
Smolarek lands a body shot.
Smolarek misses with a body shot.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek connects with a body shot.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smolarek clobbers Asby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Asby misses the target.#T1#
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Asby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a jab and a cross from Asby.
Smolarek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the head.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asby doesn't seem bothered though.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Asby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asby blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Asby misses its target.
Asby jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Smolarek thuds a left hand into Asby's body.
Asby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asby throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Smolarek.
A jab from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Smolarek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smolarek swings for the body but Asby moves out of range.
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
Asby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asby misses with a double jab
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek wants to clinch.#T4#
Smolarek staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Asby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smolarek connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asby moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Asby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Smolarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asby takes a swing at Smolarek's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Asby slips the punch.
Smolarek lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Asby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips a jab from Asby.
Smolarek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asby.
Asby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Asby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Smolarek finds it's way through Asby's defenses.
Asby looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asby momentarily.
#T1#
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.
Smolarek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asby throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Asby.
Smolarek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek scores with a nice head shot.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjorn Asby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smolarek scores with a jab. Asby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asby throws a hook but Smolarek blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smolarek's head.
Smolarek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a straight right by Asby.
Smolarek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Asby's body.
Asby walks into a left hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
letting Asby counter with a right hand.
Asby throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asby under the eye.#T3#
Smolarek misses the jab.
Smolarek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asby throws a combination that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Smolarek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smolarek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asby blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smolarek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asby.
Smolarek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asby is defending well for now.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smolarek fails to land.
Smolarek tries to stall but Asby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Smolarek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby managing to block the knees to the body from Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asby lands a nice uppercut.
Smolarek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smolarek blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asby struggles to land a body shot inside as Smolarek controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asby misses with the head strike.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smolarek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Asby manages to break the clinch.
Smolarek throws a right hand that misses
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek tests Asby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Smolarek looks to score with a jab to the body but Soprano is just out of range.
Soprano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek scores with a hook.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Soprano.
Smolarek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soprano manages to avoid it.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smolarek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soprano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolarek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smolarek lands a nice looking body shot.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Smolarek instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soprano pulls guard successfully.
Smolarek is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Smolarek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soprano doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soprano doesn't seem bothered though.
Smolarek keeps Soprano at a distance using the push kick.
Soprano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek tries a head kick but it misses.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano feinted with a counter takedown.
Smolarek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smolarek stuns Soprano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek misses with a leg kick
and Soprano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Soprano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Soprano counters with a takedown into side control.
Smolarek is trying to control Soprano's posture but Soprano avoids it.
Soprano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smolarek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smolarek prevents Soprano from improving position.
Smolarek struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Soprano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smolarek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Smolarek prevents Soprano from improving position.
Smolarek is looking to regain half guard here but Soprano keeps moving and retains side control.
Soprano works to advance to full mount. Smolarek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smolarek wants to hold on but Soprano pushes him away.
Soprano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smolarek tests Soprano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Smolarek swings widly with a right hand
and Soprano counters with a straight right hand.
Soprano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smolarek throws a leg kick
and Smolarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soprano takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek clobbers Soprano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soprano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smolarek. Soprano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smolarek as he avoids it easily.
Smolarek thuds his right hand into Soprano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Smolarek as Soprano shoots in.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smolarek finds it's way round the side to connect with Soprano's head.
Smolarek thuds a left hand into Soprano's body.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Smolarek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Soprano is rocked!
Smolarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soprano slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Soprano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
Smolarek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smolarek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soprano is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Smolarek.
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soprano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Soprano ducks down to avoid it.
Soprano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smolarek just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Smolarek throws a series of punches but Soprano avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Soprano misses the target.
Soprano throws a jab but it's blocked by Smolarek.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Soprano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soprano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smolarek scores with a hook.
Soprano shoots in and drives through. Smolarek sprawls well.
Smolarek throws out a counter right but Soprano avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
A little feinted left hand from Soprano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Smolarek stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Soprano takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Smolarek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smolarek misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 short right from Smolarek on the inside.
Smolarek throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Smolarek is leaning against Soprano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soprano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smolarek walks away with a smile on his face. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smolarek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soprano at a distance.
Smolarek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smolarek catches Soprano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smolarek lands a nice shot to the body.
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soprano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smolarek jabs at Soprano's body.
Soprano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Smolarek misses. #CL2#
Smolarek pushes Soprano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soprano.
Soprano jumps guard but Smolarek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Soprano pulls Smolarek into guard.
Smolarek is looking to work some ground and pound but Soprano has wrist control.#SUB#
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smolarek landing some decent shots from guard.
Smolarek pushing down on Soprano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smolarek is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soprano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smolarek is trying to control the action in half guard but Soprano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smolarek is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Smolarek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smolarek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smolarek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smolarek trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Smolarek trying to control the pace.
Smolarek is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smolarek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soprano sees it coming and defends easily.
Smolarek passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.
Smolarek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soprano is looking to escape.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smolarek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulie Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Smolarek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Smolarek misses the body punch #TD#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smolarek's guard.
Chuck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smolarek keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chuck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chuck postures up in Smolarek's guard and throws a big left but Smolarek blocks it.
Chuck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chuck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smolarek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chuck pushes down on Smolarek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chuck winds up and cracks Smolarek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smolarek trying to hold on to Chuck's head to control him but Chuck postures up.
Chuck working Smolarek over with strikes.
Chuck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Smolarek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuck pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Chuck. #T2#
Chuck is nestled in close to Smolarek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smolarek is controlling Chuck's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chuck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smolarek is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Chuck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smolarek moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB2#
Smolarek is looking for a triangle but Chuck pushes his legs off easily.
Chuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chuck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Chuck has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smolarek tries to strike from the bottom.
Chuck is standing up over Smolarek. Smolarek looks to escape but Chuck dives into side control.
Smolarek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chuck grinds an elbow into Smolarek's temple.
Chuck scoring with punches from side control.
Chuck trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Chuck lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Chuck landing a few strikes.
Smolarek lands a little strike from the bottom.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big right hand but Smolarek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek is looking for a sweep.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big right hand but Smolarek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek works the jab nicely.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chuck on the side of the head.
Smolarek throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuck.
Chuck slips under a jab.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Chuck throws the left hand but Smolarek avoids the punch easily.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Smolarek thumps Chuck with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck goes for a double leg but Smolarek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smolarek continues to drive forward.
Smolarek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chuck.
Chuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
Chuck blocking some punches.
#T1#
Chuck misses with a body punch.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Chuck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Chuck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chuck connects with a body shot that sends Smolarek's belly button to the back.
Chuck looks to land a right hand but Smolarek moved out of range.
A nice side step and Smolarek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smolarek lunges at Chuck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chuck's hand.
Chuck slips under a jab.
Smolarek misses with a wild combination.
Smolarek avoids the body shot from Chuck.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Chuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smolarek to the mat! Smolarek manages to get full guard.
Chuck trying to control but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Chuck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Chuck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck chips away with some ground and pound.
Chuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chuck is in close to Smolarek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smolarek keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Chuck wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Chuck works over Smolarek with some ground and pound from guard.
Smolarek trying to strike off his back.
Smolarek trying to keep a closed guard but Chuck is proving a slippery customer.
Chuck passes Smolarek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Smolarek's temple. #T4#
Chuck is thwarting Smolarek's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Chuck there.
Ground and pound from Chuck.
Chuck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smolarek keeps working.
Smolarek tries to kick Chuck off in order to stand up. Chuck Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smolarek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Chuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smolarek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Chuck misses.
Smolarek flicks out a counter leg kick but Chuck steps away.
Chuck misses the jab.
Chuck's corner calls for a 1-2. Chuck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chuck.
Chuck avoids the body shot from Smolarek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck lands a body shot.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smolarek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smolarek can do to turn this around?
Smolarek jabs at Chuck's body.
Chuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Smolarek avoids the body shot from Chuck.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
Chuck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smolarek sprawls and moves away.
Chuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuck lands with an overhand left.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
Smolarek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuck.
Smolarek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck works Smolarek's body with a nice hook.
Smolarek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chuck misses with a straight left.
Chuck misses with a straight right.
Smolarek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smolarek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smolarek throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Chuck counters with a single leg into guard. Smolarek didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard.
Chuck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chuck lands a couple of elbows.
Smolarek has momentary wrist control but Chuck slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chuck lands a couple of elbows.
Chuck trying to control but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a solid left hand.
Smolarek has momentary wrist control but Chuck slips an elbow through the middle.
Smolarek is still in real trouble! Can Chuck finish him?
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Chuck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smolarek can't keep his opponent in guard - Chuck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chuck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Chuck there.
Chuck lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smolarek! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chuck jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wood Chuck!
During a confident post fight interview, Wood Chuck thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Smolarek clinches.
Nice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smolarek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice avoids the body shot from Smolarek.
#CL2#
Smolarek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nice, pushing him back against the cage.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smolarek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice throws a head punch that misses.
Smolarek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nice backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Nice has been cut.
Nice avoiding damage as Smolarek throws knees to the body.
Nice blocking some punches.
Nice scores with a shot to the side of Smolarek's head.
Nice lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smolarek lands with a left 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!
Smolarek misses with some punches.
Nice lands with a left to the head.
Nice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice lands with a right to the head. #T1##TD#
Nice has clasped his hands together around Smolarek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smolarek stops Nice from passing to mount.
Smolarek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smolarek regains half guard.
Nice wants to control but Smolarek is keeping him busy.
Nice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smolarek! #SUB#
Nice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smolarek has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smolarek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Smolarek gets back to half guard.
Nice trying to control from half guard but Smolarek is working away.
Smolarek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice won't allow Smolarek to get back to his feet.
Smolarek controls Nice momentarily but Nice frees himself.
Nice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smolarek is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nice wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Nice advances position into side control!
Nice trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice wants to pass the guard but Smolarek is defending well.
Nice stops Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice trying to mount his opponent but Smolarek defends it.
Smolarek is looking for a sweep. Nice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smolarek is not content to let Nice control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nice tries to pass to full mount but Smolarek defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smolarek connects with a nice looking jab.
Smolarek feints a jab promting Nice to slip. Smolarek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serwacy Smolarek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smolarek works the jab nicely.
Smolarek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nice counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a hook but Nice avoids it easily.
Nice attempts a counter takedown but Smolarek avoids it well and moves away.
Smolarek throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Nice moves into the clinch.
Smolarek trying to land knees to the body.
Nice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jack Nice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek misses with some punches.
Smolarek missing with knees to the body.
Nice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smolareks head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smolarek.
Nice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nice backwards.
Smolarek is looking to control Nice's arms but Nice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smolarek has his back to the cage. #T1#
Smolarek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smolarek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nice scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smolarek.
Nice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smolarek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smolarek after a bit of a struggle.
Smolarek has a couple of punches blocked by Nice.
Nice working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Nice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smolarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice tries to clinch but Smolarek is having none of it.
Smolarek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smolarek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice throws a shot from downtown. Smolarek moves away and avoids it.
Smolarek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nice.
Nice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nice.
Smolarek misses the body punch #CL#
and Nice counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smolarek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smolarek backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nice fails to land. #T3#
Smolarek is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nice.
A head punch on the inside from Nice fails to land.
Smolarek misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nice fails to land.
Smolarek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice swings wildly with an uppercut but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smolarek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smolarek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice tries to throw a body punch but Smolarek avoids it by throwing Nice back against the cage.
Nice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smolarek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Smolarek.
A head punch on the inside from Smolarek fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smolarek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek misses with a body punch.
Nice misses with some punches.
Nice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Nice misses with some punches.
Nice pushes Smolarek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Smolarek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Smolarek - that landed with a thud.
Nice goes for a takedown attempt but Smolarek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Nice tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
Smolarek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smolarek.
Nice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek's corner calls for a 1-2. Smolarek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smolarek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut. Nice saw that one coming.
Nice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nice counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Smolarek drives through and clinches with Nice against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Nice gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nice tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard.
Nice not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nice tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard.
Jack Nice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Nice passes Smolarek's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nice is looking for a kimura here.
Smolarek is refusing to be controlled, as Nice sits in half guard.
Nice is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice trying to pass the guard but Smolarek defending well.
Nice stops Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Nice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smolarek sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice stalling.
Nice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Nice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smolarek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smolarek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smolarek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nice's hands.
Smolarek throws a hook but Nice blocks it.
Nice attempts a counter takedown but Smolarek avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Smolarek instigates a clinch.
Smolarek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smolarek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Nice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Nice swings wildly with an uppercut but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smolarek.
Nice lands a hook that snaps the head of Smolarek backwards.
Smolarek lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nice's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smolarek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smolarek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nice.
Smolarek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nice is defending well for now.
Nice scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Nice.
I think Smolarek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Dao blocks the body kick.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Smolarek checks a leg kick.
Dao throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Smolarek counters by clinching up. #BC#
Dao manages to break the clinch.
Smolarek slips a jab from Dao.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smolarek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smolarek throws a shot to the body.
Smolarek looks to score with a jab to the body but Dao is just out of range.
Dao connects with the punch.
Dao stalks Smolarek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smolarek's face. Smolarek staggers backwards, shaken.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dao throws a series of punches but Smolarek avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dao.
Smolarek connects with a body shot that sends Dao's belly button to the back.
Dao moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Dao's body.
Dao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smolarek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Smolarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Dao finds it's target.
Dao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smolarek counters with a right hand to the body.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smolarek. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Smolarek lands with a right hand.
Dao loads up on a big right hand but Smolarek slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Smolarek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dao feints and then cracks Smolarek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smolarek down.
A cross from Smolarek lands.
Smolarek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dao rather than just go for the knockout.
Dao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dao moves out of range of the body kick.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Smolarek saw that one coming.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao blocks the body kick.
Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Smolarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Smolarek.
Dao tries to move into range but Smolarek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smolarek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dao tries to bum rush Smolarek with a series of wild strikes but Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smolarek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dao slips a jab from Smolarek.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smolarek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dao misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smolarek doesn't manage to clinch there - Dao circles away.
Dao missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao throws a hook to the side of Smolarek's head but Smolarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Dao throws a chopping leg kick but Smolarek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dao throws a body shot but no joy.
Dao drops his hands momentarily and Smolarek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range.
Dao scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
A combination from Dao does no damage.
Smolarek throws a counter combo.
Dao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Dao needs to keep his hands up - Smolarek had a free shot at his head there.
Dao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Dao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Dao avoids the body shot from Smolarek.
Dao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smolarek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smolarek lands a jab.
Smolarek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smolarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Smolarek backs away, Dao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Dao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smolarek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao takes a swing at Smolarek's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Smolarek there.
Dao lands a really nice looking cross but Smolarek seems unphased.
#T4#
Smolarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smolarek just manages to avoid it.
Smolarek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smolarek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smolarek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smolarek.
Dao lands a right hook to the body.
Dao loads up on a big right hand but Smolarek slips the punch.
Smolarek unleashes a big counter combination but Dao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dao throws a jab when Smolarek was well out of range.
Smolarek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smolarek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Smolarek as he checks the leg kick.
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range.
Dao misses with a left hand
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Dao throws a lazy right hand but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smolarek throws a hook to the side of Dao's head but Dao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dao moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dao at a distance.
Smolarek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Smolarek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek misses with a straight right. #CL#
Dao pushes Smolarek up against the cage in a clinch.
Smolarek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dao.
Smolarek working aggressively here.
Smolarek looking to slow down the pace here.
Smolarek throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Dao breaks the clinch.
Dao misses with a combination
and Smolarek counters with a left to the body.
Dao wants to slow Smolarek down by chopping away at his legs.
Dao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dao defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Smolarek saw that one coming.
Dao throws out a loose jab but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
A big left from Dao misses.
Dao misses with a hook.#T1#
Smolarek checks a leg kick.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dao doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smolarek in his tracks.
Dao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dao misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Smolarek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Dao throws a leg kick but Smolarek moved away.
Dao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dao throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Dao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Dao's body.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao throws a hook to the side of Smolarek's head but Smolarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smolarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smolarek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Dao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dao lands a jab-cross combination.
Dao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dao looks to land a right hand but Smolarek moved out of range.
Smolarek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smolarek slips a jab from Dao.
Smolarek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
Smolarek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smolarek slips under a jab from Dao.
Dao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smolarek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smolarek slips under a jab.
Dao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dao slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Dao lands a jab.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dao.
Dao throws a body punch but Smolarek moves out of range.
Smolarek scores with a jab.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Dao misses with a hook. Smolarek ducked under it nicely.
Smolarek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
Dao tried to counter with a leg kick but Smolarek avoided it.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Smolarek defending well as Dao loads up on a big left hand.
Smolarek lands with a right hand.
Dao is looking to chop away at Smolarek's legs.
Smolarek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smolarek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dao moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Dao avoids the body shot from Smolarek.
Dao scoring well with a low kick there.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Smolarek saw that one coming.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
Dao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Dao moves away and avoids it.
Dao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Dao throws a leg kick
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smolarek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smolarek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dao throws out the jab.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Dao misses with an uppercut
and Dao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Smolarek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dao missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Nice defenses there by Smolarek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Smolarek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Dao misses with a wild body shot.
Dao misses with a lunging right hand
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dao.
Dao throws a leg kick
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Smolarek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smolarek throws a big shot that misses.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smolarek misses with a body shot.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao misses with a hook.
Dao digs a good body shot into Smolarek's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smolarek misses with a body shot.
Smolarek lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Dao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Dao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Dao.
Dao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range.
Dao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smolarek lands a nice looking body shot.
Dao misses with a straight right.
Smolarek scores with a shot to the body.
Dao scoring well with a low kick there.
Dao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Dao.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolarek is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dao misses with a low kick as Smolarek jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Smolarek.
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Dao slips a jab from Smolarek.
Praew Dao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dao misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dao swats away the attempt to clinch by Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Smolarek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dao can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Dao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dao walks into a straight right hand from Smolarek.
Smolarek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dao misses with a leg kick
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dao misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smolarek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dao avoids the body shot from Smolarek.
Smolarek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Dao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dao.
It seemed like Smolarek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smolarek. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao moves out of range of the leg kick from Smolarek.
Dao slips under a jab.
No joy there for Smolarek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smolarek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smolarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dao slips a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a looping right.
Smolarek throws a hook but Dao blocks it.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek. #T4#
Smolarek throws a hook but Dao avoids it easily.
Smolarek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dao manages to avoid it.
Smolarek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dao misses with a lunging right hand
and Smolarek counters with a left to the body.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Dao's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smolarek checks it well.
Smolarek tries to clinch but Dao moves out of range.
Smolarek digs a good body shot into Dao's ribs.
Dao tries a low kick but Smolarek avoids it.
Dao misses with a looping left.
Dao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smolarek is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Smolarek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Smolarek jabs Dao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smolarek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smolarek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dao throws a looping overhand right but Smolarek ducks down to avoid it.
Smolarek lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Smolarek drops Wog with a beautiful combination! Wog stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smolarek is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Porridge Wog has been cut.
Smolarek misses with a two punch combination.
Wog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Smolarek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wog to the ground. Smolarek is now in Wog's guard.#ROC#Wog is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smolarek preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smolarek trying to control but Wog is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wog is looking for a triangle but Smolarek pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Smolarek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smolarek throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smolarek trying to control the position from guard on top but Wog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wog controls Smolarek momentarily but Smolarek frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smolarek passes into side control.
Wog is looking for a sweep.
Wog trying to remain calm as Smolarek controls from the top position.
Smolarek trying to control the position but Wog is working away. #T3#
Wog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Wog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smolarek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wog.
Smolarek wants to control but Wog is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smolarek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smolarek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wog postures up.
#T4#
Wog wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Wog tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard.
Wog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wog wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wog is stalling in the full guard.
Wog trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wog looking to sit in guard and control but Smolarek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porridge Wog's cut.
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#
A left lands for Wog.
Wog shoots for a takedown but Smolarek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smolarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wog can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Wog moves into range and clinches up with Smolarek.
Smolarek is pressed up against the cage. Wog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smolarek down to the mat. Smolarek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Smolarek gets a double leg takedown into Wog's guard.
Smolarek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smolarek won't allow Wog to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Wog has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Wog keeping moving, preventing Smolarek from controlling successfully.
Wog wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smolarek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smolarek looking to score a takedown here. Wog is defending well but Smolarek drives through and ends up in Wog's guard.
Wog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Wog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Wog has an active guard here but Smolarek has managed to pass into half guard.
Smolarek trying to control the action but Wog is working from the bottom.
Wog wants to improve his position but Smolarek is controlling well.
#SUB#
Smolarek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wog tries to get to full guard but Smolarek has control of the leg. #T3#
Wog keeps trying to improve his position.
Wog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wog actively working from the bottom here.
Wog wants to control but Smolarek is keeping busy.
Wog tries to roll over but Smolarek keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Smolarek looking to score a takedown here. Wog is defending well but Smolarek drives through and ends up in Wog's guard.
Smolarek postures up.
Smolarek trying to control the position from guard on top but Wog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smolarek stopping the sweep attempt from Wog.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Porridge Wog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wog misses the jab.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the body.
Wog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wog misses the jab.
Wog avoids the head kick by Smolarek.
Smolarek moves in looking to clinch but Wog pushes him off.
Wog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smolarek pushes Wog away with a front kick.#TD#
Smolarek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wog to the ground. Smolarek is now in Wog's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wog is looking to pass into half guard but Smolarek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smolarek is in guard.#REVR#
Smolarek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wog keeping full guard, as Smolarek tries to pass. #T1#
Smolarek throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Wog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smolarek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wog isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smolarek stacks Wog on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smolarek!
Smolarek just content to control the position.
An elbow from Smolarek crashes against the mat.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wog defending against the ground and pound.
Wog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wog actively working from the bottom here.
Wog tries to get to full guard but Smolarek has control of the leg.
Smolarek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smolarek. #SUB2#
Wog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smolarek pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Smolarek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wog is just riding it out for now. Smolarek eventually gives up the hold.
Wog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smolarek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smolarek's back!
Smolarek tries to escape but Wog has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wog controlling the position well here. Smolarek rolled but Wog kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Wog is looking for the choke from the back position but Smolarek is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Wog on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smolarek is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Smolarek trying to control the hands but Wog breaks the grip.
Smolarek manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wog's guard. Nice work there by Smolarek.
Wog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wog can't keep his opponent in guard - Smolarek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Porridge Wog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smolarek is keen to just control but Wog is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smolarek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 51: Chuck v Jones
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolkvadze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smolarek throws a big shot that misses.
Bolkvadze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smolarek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smolarek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolkvadze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolkvadze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smolarek slips under a jab from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolkvadze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolkvadze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze scores with a spinning back kick!
Smolarek misses with a hook. Bolkvadze ducked under it nicely.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Bolkvadze. That snapped Smolarek's head back.
#T1#
Bolkvadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze avoids the head kick by Smolarek.
Bolkvadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Bolkvadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolkvadze scores with a jab.
Smolarek misses with a hook. Bolkvadze ducked under it nicely.
Bolkvadze throws a sloppy head kick and Smolarek moves out of range easily.
Smolarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolkvadze.
That kick from Bolkvadze tenderised Smolarek's leg. Smolarek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolkvadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolkvadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolkvadze lands a nice shot that snaps Smolarek's head back.
#T2#
Smolarek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolkvadze moves forwards but Smolarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smolarek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut.
Smolarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolkvadze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bolkvadze. That's going to slow Smolarek down.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Bolkvadze moves away and avoids it.
Bolkvadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolkvadze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smolarek 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.
Bolkvadze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolkvadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek. #CL#
Bolkvadze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolkvadze has Smolarek pressed against the cage, preventing Smolarek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Smolarek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smolarek takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Smolarek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolkvadze can pounce on him.
Bolkvadze scores with a nice right hand.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smolarek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolkvadze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smolarek is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Smolarek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smolarek throws a hook but Bolkvadze avoids it easily.
Smolarek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smolarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bolkvadze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bolkvadze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smolarek.#ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolkvadze cracks Smolarek with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Smolarek falls to his knees and Bolkvadze doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Bolkvadze!
After winning the bout, Buck Bolkvadze 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:
UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Smolarek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonardo lands a two punch combo.
Leonardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Smolarek slips a straight right by Leonardo.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Leonardo's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smolarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonardo.
Smolarek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smolarek throws out a counter right but Leonardo avoids it with no problem.
Smolarek misses with a wild combination.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Leonardo connects with a body shot.
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!
Leonardo misses with a straight right.
Smolarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardo throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Leonardo drops his hands momentarily and Smolarek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonardo throws the left hand but Smolarek avoids the punch easily.
Leonardo misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Leonardo misses.
Leonardo throws a lazy right hand but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonardo thumps Smolarek with a low kick.
Smolarek moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Smolarek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo misses with a hook.
Smolarek throws out a counter right but Leonardo avoids it with no problem.
Leonardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smolarek.
Leonardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smolarek lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smolarek misses with a looping right.
Smolarek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mario Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonardo connects with a body shot.
Smolarek cracks Leonardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Leonardo slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Leonardo takes one on the button.
Leonardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smolarek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonardo tries to move into range but Smolarek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smolarek misses with a right hand
and Leonardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonardo lands a right hook to the body.
Leonardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Smolarek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smolarek throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smolarek 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.
Leonardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonardo moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Leonardo misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smolarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smolarek.
A swing and a miss from Leonardo.
Smolarek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonardo's head backwards.#T3#
Smolarek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smolarek.
Leonardo slips a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a right hand
and Leonardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek misses with a looping right.
Smolarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Leonardo counters with a quick kick to the body but Smolarek blocks it.
Smolarek misses with the combination.
Leonardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a body kick.
Leonardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Leonardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Leonardo lands.
Leonardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonardo.
Smolarek has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Leonardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Smolarek tries to land a front kick but Leonardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonardo. Smolarek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smolarek moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonardo.
Smolarek throws a body punch but Leonardo moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smolarek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smolarek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smolarek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonardo.
Smolarek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonardo with a body shot.
Leonardo moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smolarek lands with a nice combination. Leonardo backs away looking to recover.
Leonardo throws a jab when Smolarek was well out of range.
Smolarek avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
Leonardo misses with a right hand
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Smolarek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smolarek misses with a hook. Leonardo ducked under it nicely.
Smolarek just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeonardo.
Leonardo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonardo.
Smolarek stalks Leonardo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leonardo's face. Leonardo staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo checks a leg kick.
Smolarek throws a lazy right hand but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.#T1#
Smolarek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smolarek.
Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a hook to the side of Leonardo's head but Leonardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smolarek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Leonardo - just one landing.
Smolarek throws a wild body kick that Leonardo sees coming a mile off.
Leonardo digs a good hook to Smolarek's body.
Smolarek lands a jab.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Leonardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo moves out of range as Smolarek throws a body kick.
#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonardo!
Smolarek swinging wildly here.
Smolarek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smolarek misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonardo counters with a straight right hand.
Leonardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Leonardo.
Leonardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smolarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonardo cracks a nice hook into Smolarek's ribs.
Leonardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonardo.
Leonardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonardo lands a nice shot that snaps Smolarek's head back.
Smolarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Leonardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Smolarek lands a lovely overhand right.
Smolarek throws a big shot that misses.
Smolarek throws a lazy right hand but Leonardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Leonardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Leonardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smolarek. Smolarek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smolarek moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Leonardo throws a right hand that Smolarek ducks under and follows up with a left that Smolarek also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Smolarek - just one landing.
Leonardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek works over Leonardo's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonardo throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Leonardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smolarek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Leonardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smolarek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Leonardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Leonardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smolarek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smolarek digs a good body shot into Leonardo's ribs.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smolarek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonardo checks a leg kick.
Smolarek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smolarek.
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serwacy Smolarek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek throws the left hand but Leonardo avoids the punch easily.
Leonardo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Leonardo is out of range.
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Leonardo slips the punch.
Leonardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonardo throws a series of punches but Smolarek avoids them all with ease.
Smolarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mario Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonardo defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand.
Smolarek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smolarek. That did some damage!
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Leonardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Leonardo finds it's way through Smolarek's defenses.
Leonardo lands a jab to Smolarek's midsection.
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Leonardo slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Smolarek's head but Smolarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
Leonardo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smolarek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonardo manages to avoid it.
Leonardo misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolarek is just out of range.
Leonardo misses with the combination.
Leonardo blocks a jab.
Leonardo throws a shot from downtown. Smolarek moves away and avoids it.
Smolarek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonardo defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Smolarek throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonardo misses with a body kick.
Leonardo scores with a jab.
Smolarek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonardo lands with a nice body punch.
Leonardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Smolarek off the cage and back into range.
Smolarek looks to land a body kick but Leonardo moved away.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Leonardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonardo misses with a two punch combination.
Smolarek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smolarek throws a head kick but Leonardo moves out of range.
Smolarek connects with a crisp jab.
Leonardo misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Leonardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
Leonardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolarek is just out of range.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonardo connects with a right hand. Smolarek shakes it off.
Leonardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smolarek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leonardo scrambles back to his feet.
Leonardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smolarek throws a head kick that misses.
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Leonardo moved out of range.
Leonardo misses with a kick to the body
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo misses with a wild combination.
Smolarek throws a hook but Leonardo avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonardo misses the target.#T4#
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Leonardo moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Leonardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smolarek defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand.
And Smolarek responds with a good body kick, but Leonardo manages to step out the way in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek lands with a hook. Leonardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Leonardo.
Leonardo clobbers Smolarek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonardo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Leonardo looks to land a combination but Smolarek avoids it well.
Leonardo scores with a hook to the body. Smolarek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smolarek slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smolarek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonardo.
Leonardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smolarek slips a jab from Leonardo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Leonardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonardo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Leonardo!
Mario Leonardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 35: Nguyen v Smith
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smolarek cracks Asby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asby slips under a jab.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Asby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smolarek.
Asby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek misses with a hook
#CL#
and Asby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asby.
Asby working aggressively here.
Smolarek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asby misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asby.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asby misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Smolarek breaks from the clinch.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Asby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smolarek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Asby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Asby.
Smolarek connects with a single shot there.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Smolarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Smolarek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asby.
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Asby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
Smolarek looks to land a combination. Asby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
Smolarek misses with a hook
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Asby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asby ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Asby moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Smolarek misses. #T4#
Asby takes one to the side of the head.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Asby moved out of range.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby is looking to counter the offense by Smolarek and move into the clinch.
Asby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek tries to land a leg kick but Asby saw it coming and moves away.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asby on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Asby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek lunges at Asby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asby's hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Serwacy Smolarek has been cut.
Smolarek lands a jab.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Smolarek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asby counters with a big left hand that crumples Smolarek! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Zaroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaroni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaroni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaroni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaroni throws a leg kick
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Zaroni moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaroni misses with a looping right.
Zaroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smolarek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaroni has time to react.
Smolarek throws a jab when Zaroni was well out of range.
Zaroni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smolarek rushes Zaroni and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Zaroni is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Smolarek piles on the pressure and Zaroni crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
RSE 53: Bafomet
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smolarek defends it nicely.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraman.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Smolarek misses
and Suraman counters with a stiff right hand.
Suraman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suraman slips a jab from Smolarek.
Suraman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
Suraman shoots and misses
and Smolarek counters with a series of strikes. Suraman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.#T1#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Suraman slips the punch.
Suraman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Jab by Smolarek.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smolarek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Suraman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smolarek sprawls well initially but Suraman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Smolarek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suraman stalling. #SUB2#
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Smolarek is trying to stand back up but Suraman is controlling him
Suraman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suraman prevents Smolarek from standing back up.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suraman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suraman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smolarek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suraman on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek tries to kick Suraman off but Suraman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Smolarek is defending well.
Smolarek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suraman content to control rather than advance.
Smolarek pushes Suraman off looking to stand but Suraman dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suraman fails with the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Suraman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Smolarek takes a swing at Suraman's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Smolarek lands with a nice combination. Suraman backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
Smolarek drops Suraman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smolarek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Takahashi tries to bum rush Smolarek with a series of wild strikes but Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenji Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek connects with the punch.
Takahashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Takahashi moves away and avoids it.
Smolarek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takahashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice cross by Smolarek.
We've been told by Smolarek's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but Smolarek moves his leg out of the way.
Smolarek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.#T1#
Takahashi walks straight into a right hand from Smolarek - that's dropped him! Smolarek jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Takahashi from any more punishment! Takahashi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Smolarek.
Chuck looks to land a right hand but Smolarek moved out of range.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smolarek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chuck lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chuck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck moves out of range as Smolarek strikes.
Chuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Smolarek defending well as Chuck loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Smolarek misses its target.
Chuck misses with a wild body shot.
Smolarek throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chuck.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek throws a jab when Chuck was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Chuck misses with a shot to the body
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck misses with a hook.
Smolarek takes one on the button.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand. #T2#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck swings for the body but Smolarek moves out of range.
Chuck misses with an uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Smolarek throws a nice looking combination but Chuck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck scores with a nice strike.
Chuck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chuck lands with a right hand.
Chuck misses the shot to the body.
Smolarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Smolarek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Smolarek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smolarek throws a series of punches but Chuck avoids them all with ease.
Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
A jab lands there for Smolarek.
Serwacy Smolarek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smolarek stuffs the takedown.
Chuck throws a big shot that misses.
Chuck dodges the punch combination from Smolarek.
Chuck looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smolarek finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuck's head.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wood Chuck.
Smolarek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chuck throws a sloppy body shot
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Smolarek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smolarek counters with a left and a right that stings Chuck.
Chuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serwacy Smolarek is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Smolarek throws the left hand but Chuck avoids the punch easily.
Chuck misses with a hook to the body
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Chuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smolarek sprawls well initially but Chuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Smolarek kicks off Chuck and gets to his feet.
Smolarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Chuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Chuck moves forwards but Smolarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chuck jabs at Smolarek's body.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Smolarek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Chuck misses with a looping left.
Chuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck tries for a takedown but Smolarek circles away easily
and Smolarek counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chuck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips under a jab from Chuck.
Smolarek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuck.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Smolarek saw that one coming.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Chuck catches Smolarek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chuck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chuck misses with a right hand
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Chuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chuck throws a hook to the side of Smolarek's head but Smolarek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Chuck misses with a body shot
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smolarek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smolarek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smolarek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smolarek moves out of range of the strikes.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smolarek lands the left hand.#T4#
Smolarek blocks a jab.
Smolarek moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Chuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolarek is just out of range.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuck looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smolarek staying out of range there.
Smolarek throwing a counter right hand but Chuck manages to avoid it.
Chuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
Chuck misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Chuck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smolarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
Chuck scores with a nice strike.
Smolarek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chuck works Smolarek's body with a nice hook.
Smolarek misses with a wild body shot.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Chuck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smolarek with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Smolarek ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.#TD2#
Chuck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chuck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smolarek some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet but Chuck drags him back down.
Chuck scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smolarek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Chuck working the head with strikes.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Chuck landing a few strikes.
Chuck trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chuck connects with a decent elbow.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big right hand but Smolarek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chuck happy to just control the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chuck working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Smolarek pushes Chuck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chuck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chuck is chipping away with strikes.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smolarek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuck on the ground.
Chuck wants to control but Smolarek is keeping him busy.
Chuck working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Chuck's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smolarek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
Chuck remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chuck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smolarek down.
#T4#
Chuck connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smolarek some visible discomfort.
Chuck is putting a hurting on Smolarek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood Chuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smolarek tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chuck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuck unloading with bombs!
Smolarek is in a horrible position here. Chuck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smolarek is trying to stand.
The referee warns Smolarek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck really dominated that round.
That's time! Smolarek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Smolarek connects with a body shot.
Smolarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smolarek throws a big counter combination but Chuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chuck misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chuck swings for the body but Smolarek moves out of range.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Chuck misses its intended target.
Chuck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Chuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smolarek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smolarek blocks a jab.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smolarek throws a hook but Chuck blocks it.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Chuck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuck prevents Smolarek from escaping the position.#T2#
Chuck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smolarek's legs.
Chuck working the ground and pound.
Chuck is putting a hurting on Smolarek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smolarek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chuck working the body and head with strikes.
Smolarek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smolarek taking a bit of punishment here - Chuck scoring with strikes. #T3#
Smolarek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chuck asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chuck trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is pushing Chuck's head away, looking to escape. Chuck manages to hold on to the position though.
Chuck scores with punches from side control.
Smolarek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chuck connects with a decent elbow.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chuck cracks Smolarek with a big elbow. #T4#
Chuck working the head and body with strikes.
Chuck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chuck is controlling him well.
Oh Smolarek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smolarek tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smolarek seems to have got his legs back now.
Chuck scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smolarek is looking for a way out.
Smolarek trying to get back to his feet but Chuck is in full control for now.
Chuck lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smolarek.
Chuck misses with a jab to the body
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Chuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Chuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws an overhand right that lands on Chuck's shoulder, as Chuck tries to avoid the shot.
Chuck feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Nice uppercut lands for Smolarek. That snapped Chuck's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chuck lands with a shot to the body.
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chuck counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Chuck.
Chuck throws an off balance right hand
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smolarek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Chuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.#T2#
Chuck misses with a hook.
Chuck misses the body punch
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot.
Smolarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
Chuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab. #T3#
Smolarek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chuck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Smolarek.
Smolarek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck lands with an uppercut that bounces Smolarek off the cage and back into range.
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck throws a shot from downtown. Smolarek moves away and avoids it.
Chuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smolarek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Smolarek is looking to counter punch.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Chuck misses with a takedown attempt
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek throws a jab when Chuck was well out of range.
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Smolarek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
Chuck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chuck throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Chuck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chuck lands with a shot to the body.
Chuck throws out a loose jab but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smolarek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek!
Serwacy Smolarek is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Smolarek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips defending well as Smolarek loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
A combination from Smolarek does no damage.
Smolarek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Smolarek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smolarek has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Phillips.
Smolarek throws a big shot that misses.
Smolarek throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Smolarek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Smolarek shoots in and gets a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smolarek is controlling him.
Smolarek won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Smolarek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phillips is looking to sweep but instead, Smolarek has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Phillips tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smolarek manages to move to mount!
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smolarek tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips wants to hold on but Smolarek pushes him away.#SUB#
Smolarek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Phillips has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Phillips! #SUB#
Smolarek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##ES#
Smolarek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Phillips presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Smolarek gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips trying his best to control but Smolarek has mounted him.
Phillips is trying to stand.
Smolarek wants to control the pace but Phillips is squirming around nicely.
Phillips tries to hold on but Smolarek postures up.#T3#
Phillips is trying to stand.#SUB#
Smolarek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Smolarek's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but instead Smolarek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Phillips trying to control the position here.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Smolarek looking to control but Phillips passes into half guard.
Smolarek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Smolarek controlling the position for now.
Phillips tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smolarek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smolarek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serwacy Smolarek will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
Smolarek catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Todd Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smolarek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Smolarek cracks Phillips with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Phillips looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smolarek finish him?
#ROC#Phillips is rocked!
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!
Smolarek punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Smolarek finish him?
Smolarek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phillips tries to clinch but Smolarek is having none of it.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smolarek moves away.
Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Smolarek drops Phillips with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Phillips! Smolarek dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek!
Todd Phillips was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is a series of ups and downs. The downs help us grow. I'm looking forward to growing. '. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 25
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kimaheave looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smolarek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimaheave is controlling him. #SUB2#
Kimaheave has gone for a leg lock! Smolarek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimaheave's guard.#REVR#
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smolarek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!
Kimaheave looking for a sweep but Smolarek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimaheave is desperately trying to improve his position but Smolarek has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet but Kimaheave is holding on tight.
Kimaheave regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimaheave can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Smolarek prevents Kimaheave from improving his position.
Smolarek wants to stand up but Kimaheave is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Smolarek decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kimaheave shoots in and drives through. Smolarek sprawls well.
Smolarek throws a head kick but Kimaheave moves out of range.
#TD2#
Kimaheave scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kimaheave tries for a kimura but Smolarek is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimaheave wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smolarek, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kimaheave tries for a kimura but Smolarek is defending well.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimaheave swings around for an armbar but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimaheave's guard.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Kimaheave won't let him. #SUB2#
Kimaheave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smolarek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kimaheave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Kimaheave manages to get back to half guard.
It looks like Smolarek is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Smolarek stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kimaheave to get to his feet.
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Smolarek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smolarek.#TD2#
Kimaheave throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smolarek was covering up waiting for the punch and Kimaheave finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kimaheave drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smolarek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimaheave has Smolarek in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Kimaheave tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Smolarek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimaheave takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Smolarek.
Kimaheave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimaheave looks for a takedown but Smolarek sprawls well.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Smolarek knocks out Kimaheave with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smolarek before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smolarek picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Price lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Smolarek breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Price shoots in but no luck this time.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Price staying out of range there.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Smolarek shows good takedown defense.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Price with the counter takedown but Smolarek avoids it easily.
Smolarek fails to land with a series of punches.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smolarek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Price closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smolarek is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Price.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Price has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Smolarek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smolarek tries to circle away but Price has him pinned against the cage.
Smolarek is trying to force a seperation but Price has the dominant position.
Price tries for a takedown. No joy.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Price.
Price keeps control of Smolarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Smolarek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smolarek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Price taking a break here but Smolarek is having none of it and regains half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Price working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Price trying to control from half guard but Smolarek is working away.
Smolarek won't allow Price to pass to mount.
Smolarek is looking to escape.
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Smolarek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet.
Price is keen to just control but Smolarek is a slippery customer.
Smolarek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES#
Smolarek kicks Price off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Smolarek misses.
Price misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Price throws a big shot that misses.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smolarek enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smolarek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smolarek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Price off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Price shoots in and bounces Smolarek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Smolarek wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it. #T4#
Price showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smolarek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smolarek keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Smolarek wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Price trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smolarek manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smolarek wants to stand but Price is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek 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#
Price shoots in for a takedown but Smolarek shows good takedown defense.
Smolarek throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clifford Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smolarek pinned against the cage. Smolarek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Price slips a straight right by Smolarek.
Smolarek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the head.
Price lands with a straight right. Smolarek didn't see that one coming.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but Smolarek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Smolarek misses the target.
Smolarek throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek lands with an overhand left.
Smolarek looks to land a combination. Price sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Smolarek throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.#T1#
Smolarek scores with the left hand. Price knows he should have avoided that one.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Smolarek pushes him off.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Smolarek circles away.
Price closes the distance but Smolarek moves to the side
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Price. #CL2#
Price clinches up with Smolarek and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Smolarek breaks the clinch.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Smolarek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smolarek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Price.
Smolarek misses with a wild combination.
Price changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smolarek defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand. #T2##TD2#
Price looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smolarek!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Price landing strikes.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Price's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Price lands a nice forearm strike.
Price working the head with strikes.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smolarek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smolarek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet.
Clifford Price has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Price works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Price connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smolarek some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#Smolarek is rocked!
Price landing strikes.
Oh Smolarek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Price scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smolarek is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Price can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifford Price!
A very excited looking Clifford Price 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:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Der Livery moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smolarek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smolarek connects with the punch.
Smolarek throws a hook but Van Der Livery blocks it.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Livery counters with a right hand to the body.
Smolarek throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Livery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Livery walks into a left hand.
Smolarek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Livery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek scores with a three punch combo!
Van Der Livery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smolarek throws a jab when Van Der Livery was well out of range.#T1##KD#
Van Der Livery lands a left and a right that send Smolarek crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Der Livery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek leaves his chin hanging out and Van Der Livery seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smolarek crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ford Van Der Livery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Smolarek.
Coco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smolarek in his tracks.
Coco throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Smolarek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coco.
Coco misses with a left hand
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coco.
Coco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smolarek swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Coco looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Coco slips a jab from Smolarek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coco misses with a lunging right hand
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coco walks into a stiff left hand from Smolarek.
Coco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smolarek cracks Coco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smolarek swings widly with a right hand
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Coco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smolarek.
Coco throws out a loose jab but Smolarek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coco scores with a body shot.
Smolarek moves out of range as Coco strikes.
Smolarek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coco moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek scores with a nice strike.
Coco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smolarek slips under a jab.
Smolarek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coco's hands.#ROC#Coco is rocked!
Coco misses with the combination.
Coco is still on wobbly legs! Can Smolarek finish him?
Coco gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smolarek gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Smolarek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Smolarek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gordon pulls Smolarek in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon prevents Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smolarek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smolarek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Smolarek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon stops Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Smolarek tries to kick Gordon off in order to stand up. Gordon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smolarek trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smolarek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon grinds an elbow into Smolarek's temple.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smolarek keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Smolarek. That snapped Gordon's head back.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Smolarek lands a left and a right that send Gordon crashing to the mat, dazed. Smolarek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smolarek to the ground. Gordon is now in Smolarek's guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon stands up over Smolarek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smolarek wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gordon works over Smolarek with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gordon stays in close to Smolarek's body and controls the position.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Smolarek's brow.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smolarek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smolarek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon trying to control the position but Smolarek is working away.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Smolarek is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smolarek to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Smolarek is rocked!
Gordon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smolarek is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gordon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Smolarek misses.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smolarek tries to bum rush Three with a series of wild strikes but Three uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smolarek throws a body shot but no joy.
Smolarek throws a jab when Three was well out of range.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Three tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smolarek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smolarek is trying to break the clinch but Three is controlling him.
Smolarek blocking some punches.
Three misses with a punch to the body.
Three misses with a short punch on the inside.
Three has Smolarek pressed against the cage, preventing Smolarek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Smolarek jumps guard and drags Three to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Three 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.
Three stops Smolarek from standing up. #T1#
Three wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Three controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Smolarek is retaining full guard. #ES#
Smolarek pushes Three off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Three takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Autobot Three has been cut.
Three tries to clinch but Smolarek moves out of range.
Three swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Three closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smolarek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Three has him pressed against the cage.
Three lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Smolarek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Three to keep the fight standing.
Three content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Three escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smolarek keeps the fight on the outside.
Three wants to clinch up but Smolarek keeps it at a distance.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Three.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smolarek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smolarek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Three.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Smolarek is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Three uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Smolarek misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Three instigates a clinch. #T3#
Smolarek blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Three manages to break the clinch.
Three tries to clinch but Smolarek is having none of it.
Smolarek throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Smolarek.
Smolarek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Three gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Three uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Three wants to counter the offense by Smolarek and move into the clinch position.
Smolarek keeps the fight on the outside.
Three throws a lazy right hand but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smolarek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Three is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Three steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek tests Three's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Three looks up at the clock. Bad move! Smolarek lands a right hand from hell, dropping Three. Smolarek pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
BH - Bloody Sunday #2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Rikers looks to throw the jab but Smolarek is out of range.
It looked like Smolarek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Rikers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smolarek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Rikers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rikers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rikers avoids the head kick by Smolarek.
Jab from Smolarek.
Rikers throws a big shot that misses.
Rikers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Rikers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smolarek if he has to take too many more of those.
Rikers thumps Smolarek with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut. Rikers saw that one coming.
Rikers ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips under a jab.
Smolarek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Smolarek.
Rikers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rikers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smolarek is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rikers hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Serwacy Smolarek! |
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