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Event:
TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Hannibal Smith has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the cage.
#T1#
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Thibodeaux knocks Smith to the floor with a big elbow! Not sure whether that caught him more off guard or if he's really hurt. He's beaten the count so we'll continue the fight.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?#CL#
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Smith tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Fortune Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T1#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Smith with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Smith looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Smith get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fortune Thibodeaux!
Fortune Thibodeaux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeidan circles away.
Zeidan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Zeidan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeidan misses with a low kick.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeidan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Smith looks low and kicks high, catching Zeidan right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeidan swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Zeidan avoids it well.
Zeidan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Zeidan cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zeidan misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeidan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Zeidan tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Zeidan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Zeidan.
Zeidan cracks Smith with a good jab.
Zeidan tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Zeidan loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zeidan moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zeidan.#T2#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zeidan pushes him off.#CL#
Zeidan rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
Zeidan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is leaning against Zeidan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zeidan pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zeidan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeidan blocks an elbow strike.
Zeidan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Zeidan breaks from the clinch.
Zeidan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith looks winded!
Zeidan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Zeidan is out of range.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeidan misses with a two punch combination.
Zeidan misses with a wild combination.
Zeidan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Hannibal Smith should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith slips under a jab from Zeidan.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Zeidan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeidan dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zeidan.
Smith tries to clinch up.#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Zeidan. Zeidan maintains the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Zeidan throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Zeidan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Zeidan moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeidan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zeidan back against the ropes.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeidan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Zeidan blocks it.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zeidan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Zeidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hannibal Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeidan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeidan. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zeidan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeidan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Hannibal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zeidan.
Nice elbow from Zeidan. #BC#
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Smith thumps Zeidan with a low kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith thows a body kick. Zeidan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a head kick that Zeidan semi-blocks.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Zeidan does no damage.
Wesley Zeidan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Zeidan misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zeidan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith checks a low kick from Zeidan.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeidan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan lands a slapping body shot.
Zeidan just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeidan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zeidan misses the target.
Zeidan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Zeidan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zeidan lands an elbow inside.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Zeidan manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Zeidan avoids it.
Zeidan throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Zeidan misses.
Zeidan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith. #T2#
A head kick from Smith lands but Zeidan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Zeidan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zeidan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeidan.
Zeidan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley Zeidan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeidan blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeidan lands a damaging elbow.
Zeidan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeidan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hannibal Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wesley Zeidan.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Smith! |
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Event:
Eighth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Conradipakur to the mat! Conradipakur looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Smith is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Smith jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hannibal Smith! |
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Event:
Sixth Rule of Fight Club
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
I Wanna Tussle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
I Wanna Tussle avoids the body shot from Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends I Wanna Tussle's belly button to the back.
I Wanna Tussle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Smith forces I Wanna Tussle back against the ropes and clinches.
Smith tries to work over I Wanna Tussle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside.
I Wanna Tussle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Wanna Tussle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle avoiding damage.
Smith looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Wanna Tussle looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith wants to stall.
#T1#
Nice elbow from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
I Wanna Tussle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but I Wanna Tussle avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Smith misses with a body punch.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
I Wanna Tussle stalls.
I Wanna Tussle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
I Wanna Tussle managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, I Wanna Tussle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards I Wanna Tussle's brow.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
I Wanna Tussle has Smith pressed against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for I Wanna Tussle.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from I Wanna Tussle.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith taking a breather.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from I Wanna Tussle.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from I Wanna Tussle. #T3#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but I Wanna Tussle avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Smith letting I Wanna Tussle take a breather here.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but I Wanna Tussle blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Hannibal Smith has been cut.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith tries a knee to the head but I Wanna Tussle blocks it.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
I Wanna Tussle stalling the fight.
A short left from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands a damaging elbow.
I Wanna Tussle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, I Wanna Tussle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
I Wanna Tussle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
I Wanna Tussle pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has I Wanna Tussle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on I Wanna Tussle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I Wanna Tussle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I Wanna Tussle struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I Wanna Tussle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I Wanna Tussle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
I Wanna Tussle stalling against the ropes.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of I Wanna Tussle's head.
I Wanna Tussle lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell I Wanna Tussle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
I Wanna Tussle rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but I Wanna Tussle blocks it with crossed arms.
I Wanna Tussle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
I Wanna Tussle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I Wanna Tussle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by I Wanna Tussle as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Wanna Tussle digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I Wanna Tussle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
I Wanna Tussle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside. #T1#
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle taking a breather.
I Wanna Tussle taking a breather.
I Wanna Tussle stalling against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle has Smith pushed against the ropes.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from I Wanna Tussle.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith is looking to control I Wanna Tussle's arms but I Wanna Tussle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Come on I Wanna Tussle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Russell I Wanna Tussle.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like I Wanna Tussle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smith clinches up with I Wanna Tussle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russell I Wanna Tussle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it misses.
I Wanna Tussle prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but I Wanna Tussle is blocking nicely.
I Wanna Tussle pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, I Wanna Tussle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith letting I Wanna Tussle take a breather here.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle scores with a shoulder strike.
I Wanna Tussle has Smith pushed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from I Wanna Tussle as the two fighters clinch.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I Wanna Tussle lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
I Wanna Tussle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I Wanna Tussle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I Wanna Tussle lands a shot to the body.
I Wanna Tussle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
I Wanna Tussle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Russell I Wanna Tussle.#CL2#
I Wanna Tussle rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with I Wanna Tussle's elbow.
I Wanna Tussle is struggling to control the position.
I Wanna Tussle is trying to stall.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
I Wanna Tussle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
I Wanna Tussle avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by I Wanna Tussle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from I Wanna Tussle - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses with a body punch.
I Wanna Tussle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a short shot to the head.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside.
I Wanna Tussle cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell I Wanna Tussle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
I Wanna Tussle digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith throws a series of punches but I Wanna Tussle moves out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
As I Wanna Tussle tries to get set, Smith tries to push him back and clinch up but I Wanna Tussle manages to avoid the attempt.
I Wanna Tussle throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
I Wanna Tussle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, I Wanna Tussle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
I Wanna Tussle lands a damaging elbow.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I Wanna Tussle digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Wanna Tussle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I Wanna Tussle blocking some punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for I Wanna Tussle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Wanna Tussle lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1#
I Wanna Tussle slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands a right hand.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow inside.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
I Wanna Tussle misses with an elbow over the top.
I Wanna Tussle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I Wanna Tussle leaning his opponent against the ropes.
I Wanna Tussle stalling.
I Wanna Tussle lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
A right hand to the body from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle lands a body punch in the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I Wanna Tussle has Smith pushed against the ropes.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with I Wanna Tussle's elbow. #T2#
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
I Wanna Tussle stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but I Wanna Tussle blocks it.
I Wanna Tussle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for I Wanna Tussle.
A right handed body shot lands from I Wanna Tussle.
I Wanna Tussle is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I Wanna Tussle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I Wanna Tussle lands a nice elbow.
I Wanna Tussle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from I Wanna Tussle.
Still in the clinch, I Wanna Tussle scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
I Wanna Tussle cracks Smith on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Smith crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Russell I Wanna Tussle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan throws a shot to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sullivan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan avoided it.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sullivan looks winded!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2##KD#
Smith drops Sullivan with a beautiful combination! Sullivan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Smith slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Smith.#ROC#Sullivan is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith scores with a body shot.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Smith tries to clinch there but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith wants to clinch.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sullivan's head.
Smith swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sullivan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan connects with a jab.
Smith is looking to wear down Sullivan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Smith.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sullivan.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Sullivan scores with a four punch combination!
Smith throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith wants to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to clinch there but Sullivan circles away.
John Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hannibal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sullivan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sullivan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Smith.
Sullivan feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Sullivan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sullivan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan throws a counter combo.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
As Smith backs off Sullivan throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
As Smith backs off Sullivan throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sullivan.
Smith throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith scores with a head kick. Sullivan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sullivan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sullivan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Smith throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith wants to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from Sullivan misses.#T3#
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Sullivan lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sullivan clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sullivan doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
A jab from Sullivan misses.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Hannibal Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sullivan! |
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