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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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