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Event:
BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Algiorno has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Algiorno steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Algiorno plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Smith swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Smith face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guiseppe Algiorno! |
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Event:
Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Salcedo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salcedo misses with a head kick.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Salcedo.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Salcedo sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Salcedo avoids it this time.
Salcedo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Salcedo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Salcedo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salcedo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Salcedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salcedo has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salcedo is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Salcedo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Salcedo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Salcedo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salcedo tries to get out of the position.
Smith prevents Salcedo from escaping the position.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Salcedo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martin Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo slips under a jab.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Salcedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martin Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Salcedo misses.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Salcedo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salcedo.#T3#
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Salcedo sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Salcedo avoids it this time.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Salcedo tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salcedo. Salcedo obviously looking to wear him down.
Salcedo misses with a head kick.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Salcedo.
Salcedo misses with a kick to the body.
As Salcedo backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Salcedo manages to avoid it all.
Salcedo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Salcedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Salcedo.
#T4#
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Salcedo pushes him away.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Smith is looking to clinch but Salcedo is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Salcedo keeps it at a distance.
Salcedo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salcedo throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Salcedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salcedo misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Smith lands but Salcedo takes it in his stride.
That kick from Salcedo tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Salcedo dominated that round.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith tries to clinch but Salcedo is having none of it.
Salcedo misses with a head kick.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Salcedo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Salcedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Salcedo is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws out a counter right but Salcedo avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Salcedo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith goes for a double leg but Salcedo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salcedo continues to drive forward.
Salcedo throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
Salcedo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salcedo.
Crunch! Salcedo slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Martin Salcedo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Salcedo throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Salcedo.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Salcedo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Salcedo throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Salcedo avoids it.
Salcedo scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Salcedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salcedo lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salcedo throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Salcedo lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Salcedo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salcedo lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Salcedo! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Salcedo! |
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Event:
Byzantium 34
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith is pushing Stephenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stephenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stephenson regains half guard.#SUB#
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Stephenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith working over Stephenson with some ground and pound. Stephenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to control but Stephenson is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephenson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Stephenson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stephenson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Smith tries to control but Stephenson wriggling away.
Stephenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith cracks Stephenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stephenson gets back to half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Stephenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #T4#
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Stephenson is working away.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Stephenson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Stephenson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling the fight.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Stephenson is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stephenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to control.
#T1#
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stephenson 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! #REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Stephenson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Stephenson has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stephenson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Byzantium 30
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lund shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Lund's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Lund dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Lund trying to control but Smith postures up.
Lund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Lund moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lund is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Smith trying to control the action but Lund is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lund sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lund wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lund!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Lund looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
The referee warns Lund that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith trying to control but Lund is having none of it.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lund?
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lund is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Lund frees his head quite easily.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith looking to finish Lund with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lund!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Lund looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Lund has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a jab to Lund's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lund shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T1##TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lund manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lund is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Lund is defending well.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lund.
Smith is trying to control. Lund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Smith working Lund over with strikes.
Lund is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Lund flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lund flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Lund is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lund is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lund is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lund is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Smith looking for a triangle here. Lund is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lund is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Smith!
In defeat, Jaryd Lund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just wasn't my day today, Gunna work hard and get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Nurmagomedov shakes him off and moves away.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Nurmagomedov throws a one two combo.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nurmagomedov. #CL2#
Smith rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov leaning against his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Nurmagomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nurmagomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Nurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #T1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Smith goes for a double leg but Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nurmagomedov continues to drive forward.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith with the counter takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
#CL2#
Nurmagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov stalling against the cage.
Nurmagomedov can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nurmagomedov circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross. #T1#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nurmagomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Nurmagomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Nurmagomedov works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmagomedov, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
Colossus 4: Heard vs. Ferreira
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz is stalling here.
Smith tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Smith wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Smith is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Smith's body.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Diaz digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diaz blocks it well.
Diaz cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Diaz steps away.
Diaz misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.#T3#
Diaz seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Diaz'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.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz is trying to keep Smith in close.
Diaz is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
It looks like Diaz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith avoids the body shot from Diaz.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips a jab from Diaz.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control but Diaz passes into half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Smith.
#T3#
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Diaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Diaz up and slammed him! Diaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Smith slips under a jab.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Diaz blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Smith pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Diaz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Diaz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Diaz. #T2##BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nate Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
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!#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Mike Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz retains his lightweight title!
Nate Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Womba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Womba missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Womba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Womba trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba stops Smith from standing up.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Smith controlling Womba's posture. #T1#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith pushing down on Womba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Womba has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Womba is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Glover misses with the combination.
Glover scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Glover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Joe Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glover looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Glover fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Glover and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Smith forces Glover back against the cage and clinches.
Glover working hard to break the clinch.
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Glover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Glover has been cut.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Glover stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Smith has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Glover manages to get his head free but now Smith has transitioned to an armbar! Glover grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Smith! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith! |
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