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Event:
TL Fight Night 13
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Light Heavyweight on his heels. He'll look to pass Light Heavyweight's guard now, I'm sure.
Light Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Light Heavyweight trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Light Heavyweight to follow him.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith misses with a hook. Light Heavyweight ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Light Heavyweight rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light Heavyweight is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Light Heavyweight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Light Heavyweight tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Light Heavyweight tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Light Heavyweight tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Light Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Light Heavyweight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Light Heavyweight's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Smith! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 8
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gorshkov gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Gorshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Gorshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gorshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Gorshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorshkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gorshkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gorshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Gorshkov passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gorshkov finish him?
Smith looks winded!
Gorshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorshkov working Smith over with strikes.
Gorshkov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorshkov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Gorshkov in close trying to recover. Gorshkov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Gorshkov! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziskin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Ziskin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ziskin connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Ziskin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziskin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Ziskin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziskin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ziskin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziskin slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskin is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ziskin wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziskin working Smith over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ziskin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to control but Ziskin is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ziskin throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziskin.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziskin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ziskin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ziskin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Ziskin eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziskin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ziskin tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Ziskin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskin.
Ziskin stalling.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziskin on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ziskin is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Ziskin is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to control but Ziskin postures up.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziskin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ziskin working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikhil Ziskin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Ziskin counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziskin pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziskin trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ziskin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ziskin from controlling successfully.
Ziskin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ziskin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziskin.
Ziskin passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ziskin connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziskin scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikhil Ziskin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1141 Round 1
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Blood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Blood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Blood wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Blood avoiding damage.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood wants to stall.
Smith tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Blood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
#T1#
Blood wants to break free but Smith has control.
Blood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Blood is trying to break free.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood blocks a body shot from Smith.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith prevents a body shot from Blood. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blood blocks a body shot from Smith.
Blood blocks a body shot from Smith.
Blood is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Blood wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
Smith prevents Blood from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Blood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Smith stuns Blood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Blood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith digs a good hook to Blood's body.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Blood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Blood throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Blood scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blood scores with a body shot.
Blood misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Blood misses with a few strikes there.
Blood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blood avoids the body shot from Smith.
The fighters circling - Blood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood scores with a nice strike.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Blood counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Blood to acknowledge the strikes.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Blood misses with a left hand
and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blood cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Blood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blood lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to wear down Blood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Blood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Blood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blood misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Blood's head but Blood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blood throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Blood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Captain Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood lands a slapping body shot.
Blood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Blood's midsection.
Blood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Blood tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blood lands a body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Blood throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Captain Blood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Blood misses.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blood.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Nice body punch from Blood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Blood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Blood lands a two punch combo.
Smith throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Blood and Smith goes tumbling to the canvas! Blood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Blood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blood.
Blood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blood working Smith over with strikes.
Blood lands strikes from half guard.
Blood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Blood is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blood throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Blood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blood lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Smith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Blood jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Blood!
Captain Blood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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