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Event:
Thursday Poker 1
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bielski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a low kick as Bielski jumps back.
Bielski lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I was talking to Bielski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bielski gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bielski.
A short uppercut from Bielski.
Bielski misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bielski.
Bielski gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bielski cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bielski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bielski thuds a left hand into Smith's body.#T1#
Bielski is looking to land body kicks.
Bielski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bielski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Callum Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bielski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bielski throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zus Bielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Bielski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bielski lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Callum Smith has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Bielski. Beautiful body shot.
Bielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bielski connects with a body shot.
Bielski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bielski throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Bielski clinches with his opponent.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bielski.
Bielski digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Bielski.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bielski is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Bielski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bielski cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Bielski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bielski is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bielski slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bielski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bielski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC#
Bielski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bielski is looking to land body kicks.
Bielski connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Bielski.
Bielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Bielski instigates a clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Bielski has double underhooks.
Bielski pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Bielski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bielski moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Bielski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bielski avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Bielski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bielski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Bielski is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Bielski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bielski misses with a knee to the head.
Bielski lands a body punch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bielski controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bielski.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Bielski throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bielski. #BC#
Bielski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Bielski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bielski moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Smith is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Smith wants to clinch
and Bielski counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski made sure to mention his sponsor, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Callum Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I was unlucky tonight; I could have done better but well done to my opponent. Right now its about getting back to the gym, putting the graft in and getting better, Thank You All!'.
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Event:
CFN 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Melendez tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melendez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melendez throws a body kick that misses.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Melendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melendez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Melendez crumples to the floor! Smith milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Smith!
Callum Smith very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CFN 1
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafsson defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gustafsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustafsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Gustafsson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Gustafsson does it's job there.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustafsson with a body shot.
Smith jabs Gustafsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
Gustafsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gustafsson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Smith tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Smith slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Floki Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gustafsson throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Gustafsson blocks the low kick.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Gustafsson. #T4#
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustafsson as Smith tries to tie him up. #BC#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gustafsson duly obliges.
Smith wants to clinch.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Smith backs away, Gustafsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Gustafsson coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Gustafsson is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Callum Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Gustafsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gustafsson's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustafsson misses the target.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith wants to clinch.#T2#
Smith stuns Gustafsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floki Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage. #T3#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Gustafsson backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Gustafsson manages to avoid it all.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafsson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses its target.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Gustafsson blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Gustafsson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Smith is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Gustafsson pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Gustafsson's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Gustafsson checks it.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a lazy body kick
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Gustafsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Smith.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Gustafsson rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Callum Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gustafsson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustafsson.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Smith tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson just leaning against Smith, taking a breather. #BC#
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gustafsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Callum Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Gustafsson scores with a nice right hand.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Floki Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustafsson, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Gustafsson!
A victorious Floki Gustafsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Callum Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I was unlucky tonight; I could have done better but well done to my opponent. Right now its about getting back to the gym, putting the graft in and getting better, Thank You All!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Whitehouse is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Whitehouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Whitehouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitehouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Whitehouse in close to prevent any damage.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Whitehouse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitehouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whitehouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Whitehouse jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Whitehouse pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Whitehouse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Whitehouse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Smith won't allow Whitehouse to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Whitehouse has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Whitehouse has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Whitehouse pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scorchio Whitehouse!
The defeated Callum Smith had this to say: 'I was unlucky tonight; I could have done better but well done to my opponent. Right now its about getting back to the gym, putting the graft in and getting better, Thank You All!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leblanc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Leblanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Leblanc settles back down. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Leblanc's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leblanc is defended easily by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leblanc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith catches Leblanc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance but Leblanc moves to the side #TD#
and Leblanc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leblanc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Leblanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Leblanc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Leblanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is controlling Leblanc's trapped leg to prevent Leblanc from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblanc. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leblanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Leblanc breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Leblanc misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leblanc avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Leblanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a hook.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Leblanc.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Callum Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leblanc avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Leblanc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leblanc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Leblanc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leblanc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smith wants to control but Leblanc postures up.
Leblanc controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to bench press Leblanc off him but Leblanc keeps the position.
Leblanc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leblanc misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking to slow Leblanc down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leblanc avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leblanc. #T3#
Leblanc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Leblanc is rocked!
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Leblanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leblanc is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Smith just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Leblanc has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Callum Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Franco against the cage.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Franco tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Smith shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Franco is unconscious as Smith celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Callum Smith!
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