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Event:
ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malinowski looks to clinch #TD2#
so Smash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malinowski wants to stand up but Smash is controlling him.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malinowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malinowski tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski is trying to hold Smash in close to prevent damage but Smash has managed to pass into half guard.
Malinowski is refusing to be controlled, as Smash sits in half guard.
Malinowski's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Malinowski tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malinowski is trying to control but can't.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash wants to control but Malinowski is keeping him busy.
Smash is thwarting Malinowski's attempts to control the position.
Malinowski is trying to stand back up but Smash is controlling him
Malinowski wants to get back to full guard.
Malinowski wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Smash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malinowski is looking to improve his position.
Malinowski wants to stand back up but Smash manages to pass into side control.
Malinowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malinowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Smash there.
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well. #T3#
Malinowski trying to control but Smash postures up.
Malinowski is trying to control but Smash manages to pass to mount!
Malinowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Smash trying to control but Malinowski is having none of it.
Malinowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Smash lands a big shot there that rocks Malinowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malinowski tries to reverse the position but Smash maintains control.
Smash controlling the position easily from mount.
Malinowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Malinowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Malinowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malinowski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Smash looking to finish Malinowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malinowski!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Donk. Smash catches Malinowski right on the button with a cross.
Malinowski tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinowski wants to clinch but Smash slips to the side
and Smash counters with a left to the body.
Smash with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Malinowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Malinowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malinowski misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malinowski.
Smash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malinowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malinowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malinowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cyprian Malinowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Malinowski moves into range and clinches up with Smash.
Smash tries to pull guard but Malinowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cyprian Malinowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Smash.#BC2#
Smash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash lands a nice hook to Malinowski's body. Malinowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash digs a good body shot into Malinowski's ribs.
Smash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malinowski wants to clinch but Smash slips to the side#TD2#
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Malinowski pushes Smash off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cyprian Malinowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malinowski moves in looking to clinch but Smash pushes him off.
Malinowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malinowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash scores with a jab to the head.
Smash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash scores with a hook to the body. Malinowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malinowski tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malinowski manages to avoid it.
Malinowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malinowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malinowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Smash tries to keep at a distance but Malinowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malinowski throws a head punch that misses.
Malinowski misses with a punch to the body.
Malinowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Smash manages to break the clinch.
Malinowski closes the distance but Smash moves to the side #TD2#
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malinowski!
Malinowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malinowski is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Malinowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smash's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Malinowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Malinowski tries to kick Smash off but Smash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Malinowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malinowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smash on the ground.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malinowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Smash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malinowski's head.
Malinowski wants to stand and escape but Smash is having none of it.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Malinowski tries to clinch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malinowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Smash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malinowski throws a hook to the side of Smash's head but Smash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash feints the counter takedown.
Malinowski tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malinowski is keeping the position for now.
Malinowski working a defensive guard here.
Smash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving. #T1#
Malinowski 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.
Smash slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malinowski tries to kick Smash off in order to stand up. Smash Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Smash trying to control the position but Malinowski is working away.
Smash working away.
Smash cracks Malinowski with a big right hand but Malinowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Malinowski tries to bench press Smash off him but Smash keeps the position. #T2#
Smash landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malinowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smash happy to just control the position for now.
Smash cracks Malinowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malinowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash slips a nice elbow through Malinowski's hands, connecting with Malinowski's forehead.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well.
Smash is looking to take a break and control but Malinowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malinowski is trying to stand up here but Smash is controlling him well.
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. Smash connects with a nice short shot to Malinowski's temple.
Smash controlling the action here.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malinowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash working Malinowski over with strikes.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Malinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malinowski pushes Smash off looking to stand but Smash dives back in and keeps control.
Smash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malinowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smash working Malinowski over with strikes.
Malinowski trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Smash thuds a left hand into Malinowski's body.#TD2#
Smash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malinowski's guard.
Smash lands a couple of digs.
Malinowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smash controls the pace.
Malinowski wants to stand but Smash is controlling the position.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Malinowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Malinowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Malinowski misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Smash is trying to trip Malinowski. He has hold of a leg but Malinowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smash persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Malinowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smash manages to pass to side control. #REVR##ES#
Malinowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smash keeps the fight on the outside.
Malinowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malinowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Smash tries to get set, Malinowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Smash manages to avoid the attempt.
Malinowski tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Malinowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash throws a lazy right hand but Malinowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hulk Smash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malinowski pinned against the cage. Malinowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Smash lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Smash. That snapped Malinowski's head back.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash misses with a body shot.
Malinowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malinowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smash manages to circle out of the way.
Smash circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Smash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smash. #T3#
Malinowski wants to sweep here but Smash controlling him for the moment.
Smash wants to control from the top but Malinowski keeps moving.
Smash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Malinowski wants to stand and escape but Smash is having none of it.
Smash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smash landing a few strikes. #T4#
Smash prevents Malinowski from escaping the position.
Malinowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malinowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Smash trying to control the action but Malinowski is working from the bottom.
Smash passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smash raining down shots from the mount!
Smash landing strikes from the mount and Malinowski is in trouble!
Smash is stalling here but it's allowed Malinowski to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Malinowski tries to clinch #TD2#
and Smash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Malinowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smash chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malinowski is looking to sweep but instead, Smash has passed into half guard.
Smash blocks the strikes from Malinowski.
#T1#
Malinowski manages to get to full guard.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Malinowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malinowski wants to clinch#TD2#
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown. Malinowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Smash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smash is in close to Malinowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smash controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Smash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cyprian Malinowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smash throws a big elbow that misses.
Smash is working Malinowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malinowski keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Malinowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Malinowski, not yet.
Malinowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Smash trying to control the action but Malinowski is working from the bottom.
Smash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hulk Smash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smash prevents Malinowski from improving his position.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Malinowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Malinowski trying to get back to full guard but Smash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Malinowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malinowski is looking to escape.
Smash controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malinowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash!
Hulk Smash is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 228
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Smash moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Smash counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smash postures up and lands a big shot to Chai's brow.
Smash distracts Chai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smash on the ground.
Smash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smash.
Smash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smash misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smash or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Smash defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
And Smash tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Smash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chai tries to get out of the position.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Smash controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smash throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Smash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smash stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montserrat Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash misses with a hook
and Smash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#T4#
Smash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smash's sensitive parts.
Smash looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Smash looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai leaves Smash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Smash there.
Chai avoids the body shot from Smash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montserrat Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Smash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash lands in his opponent's guard.
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Smash - just one landing. #TD2#
Smash drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Smash slips an elbow through the middle.
Smash controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Chai trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chai misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Smash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.
Smash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smash throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Chai keeping full guard, as Smash tries to pass.
Smash throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Smash 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.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smash trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Smash wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smash throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Smash just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Smash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Smash's shoulder, as Smash tries to avoid the shot.
Smash scores with a jab.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Smash seems unphased.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Smash throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smash moves away.
Chai throws a leg kick but Smash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smash with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.#T4#
Smash slips under a jab.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Smash moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Smash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smash is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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!
Smash in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chai parries the strikes from Smash easily there. Smash is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chai to escape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Chai misses.
And Smash tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Smash manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chai on his heels. He'll look to pass Chai's guard now, I'm sure.
Smash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash is stalling in the full guard.
Smash tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Smash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Smash with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smash.
Smash content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Smash on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Smash closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smash content to control rather than advance.
Smash lands with a punch from half guard.
Smash stalling.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Montserrat Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smash trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chai tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Hulk Smash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smash not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chai. Smash shrugs it off though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smash fails with the takedown.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Smash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smash connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Smash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smash keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chai's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 113
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Smash looks to land a right hand but Jester moved out of range.#TD2#
Smash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jester napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Smash seems content to control.
Jester trying to hold on to Smash's head to control him but Smash postures up.
Smash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jester is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smash is keen to just control but Jester is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jester 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.
Jester seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smash controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jester tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jester is trying to control the position but Smash postures up.
Smash postures up and lands a big shot to Jester's brow. #T2#
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash preventing the sweep.
Smash landing some decent shots from guard.
Smash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jester wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jester keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
Smash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smash wants to control from the top but Jester keeps moving. #T3#
Smash is working Jester over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smash controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash chips away with some ground and pound.
Smash passes Jester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Jester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smash is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jester wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jester's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smash moves out of range of the body kick.
Jester defending well as Smash loads up on a big left hand.
Jester throwing a counter right hand but Smash manages to avoid it.
Jester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash misses the target.
Smash throws a body shot but no joy.
Smash avoids a kick to the body.
Smash changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Jester finds it's target.
Smash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jester misses the target.
Smash checks a low kick from Jester.
Jester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Jester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jester off and has taken his back!#T1#
Jester is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash is punishing Jester with strikes - can he finish him?!
Jester grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Smash has the hooks in. Jester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jester turns into Smash and is now in his guard.
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smash is looking to stand up but Jester isn't so interested in that idea.
Smash looking to control.
Smash 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.
Jester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Smash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jester.
Smash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smash is pulling down on Jester's head to control his posture.
Jester won't allow Smash to sweep him here.
Jester stands and throws Smash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jester tries to move to mount but Smash blocks the move with his legs.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
What's Smash going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smash defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Jester trying to control the position but Smash is working away.
Smash is looking to reverse the position.
Jester has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Jester working for a guillotine from mount but Smash is in no mood to give up.
Smash is working to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Jester stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Smash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Jester.
Smash looks to score with a jab to the body but Jester is just out of range.#TD2#
Smash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jester's guard.
Jester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smash advances position into side control!
Jester takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doro Jester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Smash throws a shot from downtown. Jester moves away and avoids it.
Smash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smash is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Smash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smash is one step ahead there.
Jester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Smash connects with a nice short shot to Jester's temple. #SUB#
Jester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smash pulls his head out easily.
Smash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smash lands a nice short elbow.
Jester taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard.
Smash controlling the action here.
Smash working over Jester with some ground and pound. Jester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Jester is trying to get back to full guard.
Smash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jester manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smash is one step ahead there.
Smash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Smash.
Smash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Smash works his way into full mount!
Smash unloading with bombs!
Jester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smash unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smash lands a heavy elbow.
Smash landing punches. #T4#
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jester is looking to escape.
Jester working to try and regain half guard.
Jester is squirming around, avoiding Smash's attempts to control the action.
Jester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smash lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jester is trying to escape the mount.
Smash wants to control the pace but Jester is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smash 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
De Floor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Floor scores with a push kick.
De Floor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Floor. That one must have hurt.
De Floor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Floor thumps Smash with a low kick.
De Floor misses with a low kick.
Smash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smash misses with a straight left.
De Floor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Smash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smash lands in his opponent's guard.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Floor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Smash wants to control from the top but De Floor keeps moving.
De Floor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smash is one step ahead there.
Smash is looking to work some ground and pound but De Floor has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash throws a strike but De Floor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smash has a closed guard, preventing De Floor from standing up.
Smash looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Floor is one step ahead there.
De Floor tries to stand but Smash is controlling from the bottom.
Smash looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Floor is one step ahead there.
De Floor trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smash wants to stand up but De Floor is controlling him.
De Floor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Floor wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Floor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Floor's guard.
De Floor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smash dives into side control.
#REVR#
De Floor is trying to improve his position.
Smash working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
De Floor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Floor trying to control but Smash postures up.
Smash trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Floor tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Flip De Floor will probably get the nod.
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#
De Floor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flip De Floor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash shoots in and drives through. De Floor sprawls well.
Smash walks into a stiff left hand from De Floor.
A swing and a miss from Smash.
De Floor connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Floor misses the target.
De Floor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smash is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Floor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Floor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Floor looks to throw the jab but Smash is out of range.
A big left from Smash misses.
De Floor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smash.
Smash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Floor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Floor throws a looping overhand right but Smash ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Smash thuds a left hand into De Floor's body.
A big right from Smash misses.
De Floor avoids the body shot from Smash.
De Floor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Smash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Floor's guard.
Smash wants to control from the top but De Floor keeps moving.
Smash passes into half guard.
De Floor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
De Floor trying to get back to full guard but Smash takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
De Floor tries to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
De Floor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Floor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smash working De Floor over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#It looks like Flip De Floor has been cut.
Smash trying to control but De Floor is having none of it. #T3#
De Floor wants to control but Smash is having none of it.
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Floor is looking to escape.
Smash landing strikes from the mount.
De Floor is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Floor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
De Floor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smash.
Smash wants to control the pace but De Floor is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns De Floor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
De Floor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Floor tries to get out of the position.
Smash breaks from De Floor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Floor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Floor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smash scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Floor?
Smash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flip De Floor'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
De Floor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smash.
Smash on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Floor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Floor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Floor looks to land a body kick but Smash moved away.
De Floor with a jab.
De Floor throws a head kick but Smash moves out of range.
De Floor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Floor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Floor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Floor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick from De Floor lands but Smash takes it in his stride. #T1#
De Floor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Floor slips a jab from Smash.
De Floor tries to clinch up but Smash circles away and keeps his distance.
Smash feints the counter takedown.
De Floor throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Smash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Floor looking to control.
Smash with a nice head shot there.
De Floor being controlled here, momentarily.
Smash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
De Floor is trying to control the position but Smash postures up.
De Floor looking to control but Smash passes into half guard.
De Floor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smash.
De Floor wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smash throwing shots but De Floor is blocking nicely.
Smash is just content to waste time from the top position. De Floor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
De Floor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash stays in close to De Floor's body and controls the position. #T3#
Smash wants to control from the top but De Floor keeps moving.
Smash trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Floor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash is controlling De Floor's posture.
Smash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Floor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smash sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Smash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Floor's guard.
Smash prevents De Floor from standing back up.
De Floor is staying active underneath Smash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Floor wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Floor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smash is working away from the top position though.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Flip De Floor.
I think De Floor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson lands a jab to Smash's midsection.
Peterson throws a body punch but Smash moves out of range.
Smash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Smash had a free shot at his head there.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash.
Peterson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Smash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smash prevents Peterson from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Smash seems content to control.
Smash lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Peterson looking for subs from the bottom but Smash mounts him!
Smash lands a big shot there that rocks Peterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Smash raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson wants to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
Smash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Smash pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Smash fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Peterson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peterson is bucking up trying to escape but Smash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
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!
Peterson tries to hold on but Smash postures up.
Smash with the ground and pound from mount.
Smash prevents Peterson from getting the reversal.
Peterson wants to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
Smash landing punches. #CUT2#Melvin Peterson's cut is getting worse.
Smash with the ground and pound from mount.
Smash in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smash lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#Jeez, Melvin Peterson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Smash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Termignoni misses with a wild body shot.
Smash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Termignoni tries to keep at a distance but Smash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Termignoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Smash turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Termignoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Termignoni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Termignoni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash looks up at the clock and then as Termignoni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smash smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smash working away.#T1#
Smash working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smash lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Termignoni keeps working.
Smash 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.
Smash connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Termignoni some visible discomfort.
Smash scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Termignoni to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Termignoni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Termignoni tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Termignoni is trying to control Smash's posture but Smash avoids it.
Smash scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Termignoni is looking for a sweep.
Smash advances to mount.
Termignoni tries to hold on but Smash postures up.
Termignoni is bucking up trying to escape but Smash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smash avoids the attempt from Termignoni to control.
Termignoni is looking to improve his position but Smash isn't that keen on the idea.
Smash looking to control but Termignoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Smash scoring with strikes but Termignoni is staying in there.
Termignoni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Termignoni is looking to escape.
Termignoni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smash working a defensive guard but Termignoni passes into half guard.
Smash tries to roll over but Termignoni keeps him under control.
Smash is staying active underneath Termignoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Smash controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Termignoni is looking for a kimura but Smash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Termignoni to get the leverage.
Smash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smash is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash wants to control but Termignoni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smash wants to improve his position but Termignoni is controlling well.
Smash 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Termignoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Termignoni throws the left hand but Smash avoids the punch easily.
Termignoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Termignoni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Termignoni trying to control from half guard but Smash is working away.
Smash works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Termignoni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Termignoni stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.
Smash striking off his back but it's not causing Termignoni any problems. #T1#
Smash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smash wants to take a breather but Termignoni is having none of it.
Smash is pressing down on Termignoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Termignoni is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Termignoni actively working from the bottom here.
Smash content to control rather than advance.
Termignoni trying to control but Smash postures up.
#T2#
Smash lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smash working the head and body with strikes.
Smash is stalling here. Termignoni is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smash seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Termignoni has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smash sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smash is looking for a sweep. Termignoni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smash wants to control but Termignoni is keeping busy.
Smash moves into full guard.
#T3#
Termignoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Termignoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.
Smash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hulk Smash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Termignoni wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash is trying to keep Termignoni in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Termignoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smash cracks Termignoni with a big right hand but Termignoni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Termignoni sneaks back into half guard.
Smash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Termignoni wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that second round.
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#
A swing and a miss from Smash.
Anselmo Termignoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Termignoni thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Termignoni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Termignoni trying to control but Smash is working from the bottom.
Smash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Termignoni keeps working.
Smash is taking a breather. Termignoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Smash lands strikes from half guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Termignoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smash is taking a breather. Termignoni says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Termignoni tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Smash drops an elbow to the side of Termignoni's head.
Termignoni is looking for a sweep. Smash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Termignoni can do to turn this around?
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Termignoni wants to improve his position but Smash is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Smash there.
Termignoni is looking for a sweep. Smash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Smash is nestled in close to Termignoni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hulk Smash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Termignoni looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Termignoni trying to control here.
Smash stalling.
Smash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Termignoni swings for the body but Smash moves out of range.
#TD#
Smash scores with a takedown into Termignoni's guard.
Termignoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Termignoni has control of Smash's left arm, preventing Smash from doing any damage.
Smash lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash stands up over Termignoni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Termignoni has his foot on Smash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smash works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smash, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Smash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gall Peters throws out the jab.
Gall Peters throws the left hand but Smash avoids the punch easily.
Gall Peters throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Smash counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gall Peters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smash has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gall Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Gall Peters sneaks back into half guard.
Gall Peters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gall Peters tries to get out of the position.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gall Peters is refusing to be controlled, as Smash sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall Peters tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Smash blocks Gall Peters's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gall Peters working to try and regain half guard.
Gall Peters is working hard here to advance position.
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gall Peters is looking to escape.
Smash lands a heavy elbow.
Gall Peters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smash is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gall Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Gall Peters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gall Peters wants to hold on but Smash pushes him away.
Gall Peters tries to reverse the position but Smash maintains control.
Smash working the ground and pound effectively.
Smash lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gall Peters hang on?
Smash lands a big elbow.
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!
Smash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gall Peters is looking to escape.
Gall Peters is bucking up trying to escape but Smash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gall Peters can't escape the position.
#T3#
Smash landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smash wants to control the pace but Gall Peters is squirming around nicely.
Smash looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smash working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gall Peters is squirming around, avoiding Smash's attempts to control the action.
Gall Peters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gall Peters wants to improve his position but Smash is controlling well.
Smash drops an elbow to the side of Gall Peters's head.
Smash prevents Gall Peters from improving his position.
Smash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash uses his free foot to push down on Gall Peters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gall Peters.
Smash landing strikes from the mount and Gall Peters is in trouble! #T4#
Smash landing strikes from the mount and Gall Peters is in trouble!
Gall Peters is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smash controlling the pace for now.
Gall Peters can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gall Peters regains half guard.
Gall Peters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gall Peters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gall Peters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gall Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gall Peters!
Gall Peters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gall Peters regains half guard.
Gall Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash trying to control from half guard but Gall Peters is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smash in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gall Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash moves nicely into side control.
Gall Peters is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smash lands a few punches from side control.
Gall Peters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gall Peters keeps working.
Gall Peters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Gall Peters tries to roll over but Smash keeps him under control.
Smash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gall Peters is looking to improve his position.
Smash content to control rather than advance.
Gall Peters is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Smash jumps into side control!#T2#
Smash lands some shots froms side control.
Smash creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gall Peters sneaks back into half guard.
Smash wants to free his trapped foot but Gall Peters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smash is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gall Peters!
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smash cracks Gall Peters with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gall Peters is bucking up trying to escape but Smash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Smash.
Gall Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gall Peters is squirming around, avoiding Smash's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Gall Peters manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gall Peters wants to get back to full guard.
Smash is trying to control the action in half guard but Gall Peters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Gall Peters tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Gall Peters manages to get to full guard.
Smash postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smash stopping the sweep attempt from Gall Peters.
Smash cracks Gall Peters with a solid left hand.
Smash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gall Peters keeping moving, preventing Smash from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash preventing the sweep.
Gall Peters wants to hit a sweep here but Smash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gall Peters there!
Smash is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gall Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Smash tries to clinch there but Gall Peters circles away.
Atlas Gall Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gall Peters misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gall Peters!
Gall Peters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smash working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gall Peters wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gall Peters wants to get back to full guard.
Gall Peters is in trouble now - Smash has advanced to mount!
Smash with shots to the head and body - Gall Peters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gall Peters is squirming around, avoiding Smash's attempts to control the action.
Smash breaks from Gall Peters's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash prevents Gall Peters from getting the reversal.#T1#
Smash lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smash lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gall Peters is trying to escape the mount.
Smash controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smash cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smash landing shots from mount.
Gall Peters is trying desperately to improve position.
Smash controlling from the full mount.
Smash lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Gall Peters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smash lands a heavy elbow.
Smash raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gall Peters is trying desperately to improve position.
Smash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smash content just to control the position here.
Gall Peters tries to reverse the position but Smash maintains control.
Atlas Gall Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Smash has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gall Peters's face.
Gall Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smash looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gall Peters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hulk Smash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smash lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gall Peters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gall Peters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smash controlling the pace for now.
Smash lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Smash wants to control the pace but Gall Peters is squirming around nicely.
Smash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gall Peters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Smash content just to control the position here.
Smash raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mato lands in his opponent's guard.
Smash controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mato wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mato looking to control.
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Smash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smash slows the pace down in half guard.
Mato has hold of Smash's hands but Smash slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard. #SUB#
Mato looking for submissions off his back.
Smash sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mato trying to control from the bottom.
Smash wants to pass to mount but Mato is defending the position.
Smash working over Mato with some ground and pound. Mato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smash slips a nice elbow through Mato's hands, connecting with Mato's forehead.
Smash is thwarting Mato's attempts to control the position.
Smash performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Mato trying to control from the bottom.
Smash controlling the pace.
Smash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smash frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smash with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Smash connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smash dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Smash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mato drives through and clinches with Smash against the cage.
#TD#
Mato has clasped his hands together around Smash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smash stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Smash tries to buck Mato off but Mato is having none of it.
Smash gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smash is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smash!
Mato wants to control the pace but Smash is squirming around nicely.
Smash tries to hold on but Mato pushes him away. #T1#
Smash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smash is still trying to improve position.
Mato avoids the attempt from Smash to control.
Mato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smash tries to hold on but Mato pushes him away.
Smash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Smash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mato's guard.
Hulk Smash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mato is trying to control but can't.
Smash lands with a punch from half guard.
Smash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mato wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Smash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smash in particular looking to stall.
Smash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mato tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash winds up and cracks Mato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smash's back!
Smash wants to control his opponent's hands but Mato gets his hands free. #SUB#
Mato looking for the choke but no joy.
Mato throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Smash tries to break free.
Mato gets his hands free as Smash looks to control.
Mato missing with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mato prevents Smash from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Mato dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mato swats away the attempt to clinch by Smash.#TD2#
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smash stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash is looking to advance position but Mato won't allow it. #T1#
Mato tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
Smash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard.
Smash controlling the pace.
Smash drops an elbow to the side of Mato's head. #SUB#
Mato actively working from the bottom here.
Smash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Mato actively working from the bottom here.
Mato taking some punishment here, with Smash in his half guard. #T3#
Smash working the head and body with strikes.
Smash is taking a breather. Mato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Smash has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smash takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smash stalling.
Mato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Smash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smash 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Smash! |
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