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 SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
The H20 Arena - London
SMASH FC returned to The H20 Arena in London and were welcomed back by 18,481 screaming fans. The concession booths featured brand new splash guards which were installed after the last raucous event and security teams were put into place to safeguard the slower servers.
155lb CONTEST: Kree P Krawlee vs James Smith
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A true style match up was lined up to start the main card, as Kree P Krawlee and James Smith squared off for the first time. The #7 ranked SMASH FC lightweight, Krawlee declined his invitation to a world renowned Jiu Jitsu tournament this weekend to instead square off against #9 ranked striker, James Smith. A win here would surely nudge either fighter up the rankings in a very competitive division.
Krawlee had earned a SOTN and FOTN award in his past 2 outings and clearly came into this bout looking for some more extra cash. Despite his grappling credentials, James Smith proved to be incapable of coping with Krawlee’s ground game. While it was Smith who secured the takedown at the opening bell, Krawlee immediately began to work for the submission with an attempted guillotine. Smith defends well only to see Krawlee switch for a triangle which is also defended against. Krawlee explodes his hips out and catches his opponent by surprise and transitions to an arm bar! Smith has no choice but to tap. Looks like Krawley likes the bonus cash as he walks away with another SOTN award. Amazing stuff!
WINNER: Kree P Krawley (SUB)
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135lb CONTEST: Usko Matonen vs Lewis Burwell Puller
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This bantamweight clash was expected to be a showcase in striking and it did not disappoint. Puller comes out hot, firing a couple of punches at Matonen and instigates a clinch. Puller is putting in work here as he begins to tenderize Matonen, who is game for the exchange and looks to return the favour. The fighters separate and the Finn begins to attack his opponents base with leg kicks, until he goes high and blasts Puller with a head kick! LBP has seen enough and tries to duplicate his success, tying Usko Matonen back up in the clinch. Puller sees only limited success as Matonen controls well until they break and it becomes apparent that the earlier head kick has done some damage. Matonen unloads a hook to the head and follows up with a scary uppercut that had Puller sleeping before he hit the mat.
WINNER: Usko Matonen (KO)
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145lb CO-MAIN EVENT: Dominic Dillbrandt vs Anton Strolman
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I haven’t seen this much dirty boxing since my dear Mum’s 65th birthday party! Aunt Glady’s was drunk and considerably heavier than these 2 lads, which probably had something to do with her finishing power and does not at all reflect on these fighters ability to end a fight in convincing fashion.
Strolman brings a perplexing game plan into this fight as he repeatedly tries to tie Dilbrandt up only to spend the time defending himself for the most part. Dilbrandt sees the most success at striking range, but ditches this approach in favour of hugs as well. Hard to tell if fans enjoyed this fight or were just happy to see it end.
WINNER: Dominic Dilbrandt (UD)
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185lb - MAIN EVENT: Mikel Arteta vs Ibrahim Camara
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The main event was another clash of ranked fighters, with former Champion Ibrahim Camara attempting to make his case for another shot at the title. Mikel Arteta sits comfortably in the middle of the pack of hopeful challengers and a win over Camara would do wonders for his chances of facing Yes Man Sanchez.
The opening stanza sees both men firing on all cylinders. Camara is the clear aggressor and Arteta is content to sit back, counter with precision and take his chances when they present themselves. When Camara begins to punish the legs with low kicks, Arteta seizes the opportunity for a takedown. Camara doesn’t plan on fighting this one out on the mats and manages to get back to standing and we’re into a bit of a clinch battle here. It is here that Camara starts to impose his will and lands repeated strikes on this inside. The body shots and head strikes take a quick toll on Arteta as he begins to tire. A vicious elbow from Camara has Arteta feeling touched and Ibrahim, sensing the finish, drops Mikel Arteta with a big uppercut. The ref jumps in to save Arteta as Camara rains down punches on his fallen opponent and this fight is over as quickly as it began. Case closed.
WINNER: Ibrahim Camara t(KO)
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