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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabrielson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Eric Smith has been cut.
Gabrielson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Theo Gabrielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabrielson jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Gabrielson as he connects with a hook.
Smith motions for Gabrielson to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabrielson to the mat! Gabrielson manages to get full guard.
Gabrielson working a defensive guard here.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabrielson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Gabrielson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith cracks Gabrielson with a solid left hand.
Gabrielson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gabrielson's head.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith stands and throws Gabrielson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Gabrielson is working away.
Gabrielson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith cracks Gabrielson with a big elbow.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabrielson down.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Gabrielson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith taking a breather here. #T2#
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Gabrielson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gabrielson is being controlled here.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Gabrielson is rocked!
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gabrielson down.
Oh Gabrielson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabrielson is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Gabrielson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gabrielson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabrielson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smith! Gabrielson is hurt baaadly! Smith is firing away with more strikes - Gabrielson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Smith! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 19
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adamek.
Adamek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adamek looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adamek throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Adamek throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Tomasz Adamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamek misses with a combination
#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Adamek! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Adamek to his feet! Adamek is in big trouble!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a body punch but Adamek moves out of range. #T1#
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamek with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Adamek! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Smith! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 12
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov has a takedown stuffed.
Konstantinov throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Konstantinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Konstantinov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Konstantinov has been cut.
Konstantinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov misses with a double jab
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Konstantinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
#T1#
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith stuns Konstantinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Konstantinov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Konstantinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konstantinov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eric Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith blocks a head kick by Konstantinov.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Smith throws a right hand that Konstantinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Konstantinov also avoids with ease.
Vadim Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Konstantinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stuns Konstantinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov connects with a jab.
Konstantinov moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Konstantinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Konstantinov lands but Smith takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Smith has been cut.
Konstantinov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Konstantinov closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Konstantinov backing up. Konstantinov nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Konstantinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eric Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Konstantinov.#T4#
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Konstantinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Konstantinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a low kick as Konstantinov jumps back.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Konstantinov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Konstantinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith blocks a head kick by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov wants to clinch.
And Smith counters with a quick kick to the body but Konstantinov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Konstantinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Konstantinov wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up.
Konstantinov moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Konstantinov to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Konstantinov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Konstantinov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Smith! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 8
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gull manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Gull throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gull off to one side.
Gull dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Gull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gull off to one side.
Eric Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Gull.#T1#
Gull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Gull fails to land the takedown.
Gull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Gull tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gull.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gull off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gull hold on?!
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Gull is staying busy.
Gull is trying to stand back up.
Smith landing with strikes.
Gull covers up after that shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gull's head.#T4#
Gull is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Smith go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Smith is working the ground and pound. Can Gull escape?
Gull is trying to stand back up.
Smith lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steven Gull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gull misses with the ground and pound.
Gull trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Gull is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by Gull to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Gull sits in half guard. #T1#
Gull is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Gull has double underhooks.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Gull is controlling the position.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gull tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gull.
Eric Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Gull.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gull or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gull. #TD2#
Gull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Eric Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gull.
Gull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gull gets slowly back to his feet.
Gull moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Gull shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gull is looking to clinch.
Eric Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Gull has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gull with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gull.
Gull is breathing heavily.
Gull dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gull moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gull moves out of range.
Smith scores with a hook.
Gull moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Gull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gull shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Gull.
Gull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eric Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Gull.
Smith defending well as Gull loads up on a big left hand.
Gull fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gull fails with a takedown attempt.
Gull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gull shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gull misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gull wants to clinch.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith works over Gull's head and body with a nice combination.
Gull looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Gull is rocked!#T2#
Gull tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Gull is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scourge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scourge.
Scourge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scourge cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Scourge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scourge tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith has hold of one of Scourge's legs. Scourge is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scourge has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hennison Scourge!
A victorious Hennison Scourge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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